Engineering Assistant Program (EACDP): Various Locations (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

This position performs engineering work and involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and 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.
Safety Impact Certificate
Valid driver’s license at time of hire. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
TX Engineer In Training Certificate (for Engineering Assistant II and III)
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 III: 2 YEARS of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Passing Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two (2) YEARS of engineering related work experience.
Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Plan review methods, processes, and procedures
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Application of engineering fundamentals
Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
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
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Highway construction and maintenance
Advanced and specialized design/drafting
Design review
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Engineering designs
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Nice To Haves

Has passed the FE

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 in survey activities.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Creates detailed PS&E.
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.
Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist or technicians.
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.