Engineering Assistant I or II - Central Design/Bridge Office

Looking to launch or grow your engineering career while making a real impact on Texas communities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - El Paso District is seeking Engineering Assistants to join a collaborative, professional environment where you’ll contribute to the planning and design of safe, efficient roadway and bridge projects. These positions are part of TxDOT’s structured Career Development Program, offering training, mentorship, and opportunities to rotate through specialized areas of engineering. As an Engineering Assistant, you’ll apply fundamental and advanced design principles, prepare plans and specifications, review consultant work, and support innovative solutions that shape the state’s infrastructure. With clear pathways to professional licensure, flexible assignments, and the chance to grow your expertise while serving millions of Texans, this role is more than a job—it’s a career that builds the future.

Salary Range for each position:

Engineering Assistant I - B20 - $51,158.00 - $81,351.00

Engineering Assistant II - B21 - $54,278.00 - $87,046.00

Important: 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.