Engineering Assistant I, II Alice Area Office
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 issued upon hire
- Engineer Assistant I: No work experience is required.
- Engineer Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
- TX Engineer In Training Certificate (required for Engineer Assistant II)
Nice To Haves
- Has passed the FE
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
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.
- Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
- 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 research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
- Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
- Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
- Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
