Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Structural Materials Section
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.
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Engineering Assistant II and III: Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
