Engineering Assistant I, II, or III with the Dallas District

Texas Department of Transportation • Mesquite, 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.
• No work experience is required for Engineer Assistant I.
• 1 year of Engineering related experience for Engineer Assistant II.
• 2 years of Engineering related experience for Engineer Assistant III.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate for Engineer Assistant II and III.

Nice To Haves

• Has passed the FE.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities and assist in research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
• Assist in performing design computations and plan preparation activities, transportation maintenance-related activities and traffic analysis and data collections.
• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
• Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.
• Drives to assist in performing construction inspections and performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Assists in creating plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).
• Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees