Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Karnes City Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Karnes City, TX

7d•Onsite

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.
Safety Impact Certificate
TX Engineer In Training Certificate (required for Engineering Assistant II and III)
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Plan review methods, processes, and procedures
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Highway construction and maintenance
Application of engineering fundamentals
Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Research and analysis methodologies
Advanced and specialized design/drafting
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
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.
Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
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).
Engineering Assistant III: 2 years of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 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.

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 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.
Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
Creates detailed PS&E.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.