Are you interested in H&H and looking for a place where you can do a wide variety of work that engages and cultivates your hard and soft skills? The Hydrology & Hydraulics Section leads the statewide practice with an exciting range of subject matter areas including providing training and specialized project support, maintaining expertise at the leading edge of the state of knowledge and the state of practice, and development of policy and guidance. We are seeking a teammate who values teamwork, communication, and creative thinking as we work toward creating a best-in-class H&H program. We are a highly collaborative group of curious minds and independent thinkers, who are forging a path as innovative leaders in an important program and discipline. We work closely with many divisions, all districts, and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

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Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I - B20 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $72,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II - B21 Salary Range $68,000.00 - $80,000.00
Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III - B22 Salary Range $70,000.00 - $84,000.00

****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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 (texas.gov)

Our work includes reviewing H&H designs and studies; collaborating with other statewide discipline offices (Divisions) and the geographic regional offices (Districts); managing technical consultants; developing and managing a large training portfolio; maintaining the TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual; identifying and leading on emerging issues (e.g., fluvial geomorphology, resilience); participating in research projects performed by Texas Universities and translating that knowledge into practical guidance and design criteria, and; implementing and participating in the transition from 2D to 3D design, digital delivery, and digital construction. Engineering Assistants also participate in job rotation and supported in working toward engineering licensure.

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:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I:

• 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.

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

• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.

• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.

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

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II:

All the Above and:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

• Collects engineering data at project sites.

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

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III:

All the Above and:

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications for all levels:

Education:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I:

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

Experience

• None
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

****If you graduate in May 2026 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

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II

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

Experience

• 1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Cert
• Safety Impact Certificate

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III

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

Experience

• 2 YEARS in ENGINEERING related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

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.
• Passing Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two
  (2) years of engineering related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Cert
• Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I:

• Application of engineering fundamentals.

• Collecting, sorting and compiling data.

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.

• Maintaining a safe working relationship.

• Communicate effectively.

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II:

All the Above and:

• Research and analysis methodologies.

• Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology.

• Plan review methods, processes, and procedures.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III:

All the Above and:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.

• Finger-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with finger rather than whole hand.

Conditions of Employment:

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

• 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 40.151(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.

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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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.

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