Engineering Assistant I or II- Advance Planning Office

Texas Department of Transportation • Wichita Falls, TX

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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.
• 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).
• Engineering Assistant II: TX Engineer In Training Certificate
• Some knowledge of: Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.
• Some knowledge of: Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Proficient skill in: Application of engineering fundamentals
• Proficient skill in: Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
• Proficient skill in: Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
• Proficient skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in: Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Considerable knowledge of: Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Considerable knowledge of: Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Considerable knowledge of: Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Proficient skill in: Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
• Proficient skill in: Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics blueprints and maps
• Proficient skill in: Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Proficient skill in: Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

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.
• 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.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees