Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Structural Materials Section

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

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. Performs assignments related to the construction of prefabricated structural materials and reviews product quality and fabrication processes at outdoor fabrication plants. 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.
Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required.
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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate (required for Engineering Assistant II and III)
Some knowledge of: Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals, Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements, Computer-aided drafting and design systems, Plan review methods, processes, and procedures, The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Proficient skill in: Application of engineering fundamentals, Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology, Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps, 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
Considerable knowledge of: Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance, Highway construction and maintenance (required for Engineering Assistant II)
Proficient skill in: Advanced and specialized design/drafting, Design review, Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations (required for Engineering Assistant II)
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems, Applicable laws, rules, and regulations, Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory, Engineering designs (required for Engineering Assistant III)
Proficient skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others (required for Engineering Assistant III)
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.

Nice To Haves

Has passed the FE

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.
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 engineering-related calculations data collection, evaluation, and analysis.
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist and/or technicians.
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs engineering-related data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.