Engineering Assistant I - Decatur Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Decatur, 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 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.
Safety Impact Certificate.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Some knowledge of: Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Some knowledge of: Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Some knowledge of: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Some knowledge of: Plan review methods, processes and procedures
Some knowledge of: The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Proficient skill in: Research and analysis methodologies
Proficient skill in: Application of engineering fundamentals
Proficient skill in: Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
Proficient skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
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.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Responsibilities

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.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.
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 duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.