E271 Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Atlanta District

Between $51k and $93k Per Year Position range in North East $49k•$74k Per Year E271 Engineering Assistant I, II, or III•Atlanta District

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Location:

Atlanta, TX•75551 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16988281

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/09/2026

Updated:

03/12/2026

Expires:

03/19/2027

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Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

2600711 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

NOTE:

All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Engineering Assistant I include:

Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.

Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.

Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.

Assists in survey activities.

Collects engineering data at project sites.

Creates detailed PS&E.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.

Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.

Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.

Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.

Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.

Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.

Assists in survey activities.

Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist and/or technicians.

Creates detailed PS&E.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineering Assistant III include:

Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.

Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.