Engineering Assistant I or II - Brownwood

Texas Department of Transportation•Brownwood, 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 driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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
Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Research and analysis methodologies
Collecting, sorting and compiling data
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Highway construction and maintenance
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Maintaining a safe working relationship

Nice To Haves

Has passed the FE

Responsibilities

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.
Collects engineering data at project sites
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 design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
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.
Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation
Assists in accident investigations involving bridges/structures
Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians
Creates detailed PS&E.
Performs traffic analysis and data collection.
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.