Engineering Assistant I, II, III- CC HQ

Texas Department of Transportation•Corpus Christi, TX

22h

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.

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.
Safety Impact Certificate
Engineering Assistant II, III: Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
Engineering Assistant I: None
Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.
Engineering Assistant III: 2 years of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required. 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

Nice To Haves

Has passed the FE exam
Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Engineering designs
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Plan review methods, processes and procedures
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Environmental protection and assessment methods/practices
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Application of engineering fundamentals
Advanced and specialized design/drafting
Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Collecting, sorting and compiling data
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Highway construction and maintenance
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Research and analysis methodologies

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.
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 research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Creates detailed PS&E
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 traffic analysis and data collection.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.