Engineering Assistant I or II

Texas Department of Transportation • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required.
• Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• TX Engineer In Training Certificate (for Engineering Assistant II)
• Some knowledge of: Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals, Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory, Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements, Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance, Plan review methods, processes, and procedures, The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Highway construction and maintenance
• Proficient skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Expert Skill in Application of engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
• Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
• Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.
• Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
• Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
• Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level