Engineering Assistant II

Engineering Assistant II - Parker County

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for an Engineering Assistant II located in the Weatherford Area Office. This program will assist in training in a rotation of areas and providing you with experience for your PE License. The EA position in Weatherford is focused on producing PS&E design for various types of construction projects. This EA position will also rotate into the field to help oversee the execution of the project design plans.

TXDOT offers outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth/advancement, work/life balance and supports engineering assistants through the licensing process by providing the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program. Start growing your professional career with TXDOT, apply today

If you are looking to build a career or if you are a recent engineering graduate and are looking to build your skills, gain engineering experience, and grow your career then TXDOT's Fort Worth District is the place for you

Physical Address: 1427 W Bankhead, Weatherford, Tx 76086

Salary Grade: Engineering Assistant II: B21 $54,278 - $87,046 (Yearly)

This posting is for one Engineering Assistant II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. TXDOT reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factor based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 54,278.00 Maximum Salary: 87,046.00Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations: Parker/Weatherford Ae/Maint 1427 W BANKHEAD Weatherford 76086Travel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeShift: Day Job Shift Details: 40Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS )

Position Description

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. - Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Creates detailed PS&E.
• Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
• Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Note: If you graduate in 30 days with a Bachelor's Degree in accordance with the requirements above, you can apply for this position. However, if offered the job, you must provide proof of your degree no later than your start date.

Acceptable Substitutions:

• Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

1 year of engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Engineering designs
• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Design review
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA 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. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to perform a job simulation.

Job: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Dec 19, 2025, 4:05:26 PM Unposting Date: Jan 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist IV State Job Code/s: 2130

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants