Engineering Assistant I/II - Coatings, Calibration, Traffic Materials - Materials and Tests Division
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. Activities are 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.
- 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).
- Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate (required for Engineering Assistant II and III)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with chemistry, science, and characterization of materials.
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.
- Collects engineering data at project sites including but not limited to pavement markers retroreflectivity
- Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.
- Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
- Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
- Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
- Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist and/or technicians.
- Reviews work and contracts prepared by consultants.
- Reviews/designs and details coating systems and traffic material elements.
- Performs inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of coating systems or pavement markings plans
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
