Engineering Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.
Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists with Stantec as an Traffic Engineer in Training. We are seeking a highly motivated person who will work closely with Stantec's project managers on the planning and development of traffic engineering projects. They will assist in developing signing and payment marking designs, traffic signal designs, lighting designs, and ITS designs for various highway, roadway, and light rail traffic engineering projects. They will coordinate with and provide support to the highway and community development groups, and on traffic engineering projects throughout Texas.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of the general concepts of civil, transportation, and traffic engineering
• Assist in the development and design of traffic engineering projects
• Assist in preparing project plans and drawings for various highway and roadway traffic projects
• Perform traffic signal designs, signal timing, ITS planning and design, signing and pavement marking, illumination, roadway, sidewalk, and ADA ramp planning and design, and other related traffic/transportation engineering work
• Assist in the preparation of plans and reports for relevant project design elements under the guidance and supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
• Responsible for preparing and coordinating technical activities on assigned projects
• Conduct basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) minimum
• EIT certification in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months is required
• Internship or engineering experience is a plus
• Basic experience using Microstation, AutoCAD and any other relevant design software; Experience with OpenRoads Designer is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
• Developing organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule; Experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various exhibits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin
Other Locations: United States | TX | Plano
Organization: BC-2142 Transpt-US Texas
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/07/2026 03:07:05
Req ID: 1006690
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.