Engineering Assistant I or II - El Paso, 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. 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 US 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 (for Engineering Assistant II): TX Engineer In Training Certificate
- 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
- Proficient skill in: Application of engineering fundamentals
- Research and anlysis methodologies
- 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
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Some skill in: Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decision that support business objectives and goals
- Considerable knowledge of: Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- Highway construction and maintenance
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Expert skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Proficient skill in: Advanced and specialized design/drafting
- Design review
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculation
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.
- Creates detailed PS&E.
- 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 and drafting/design work.
- Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
- Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
