Geotechnical Engineering Assistant I-III - Bridge Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

20d

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. Essential Duties: Engineering Assistant I: 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. Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education. Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects. Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities. Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Engineering Assistant II – Performs all of the above duties plus: Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work. Assists during emergencies and inclement weather. Collects engineering data at project sites. Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities. Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work. Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs. Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants. Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines. Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements. Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems. Engineering Assistant III – Performs all of the above duties plus: Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridge foundations and retaining structures prepared by other engineers and technicians. Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests. Drives to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.

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
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA program.
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).
Engineer 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.
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Engineering designs
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
Research and analysis methodologies
Application of engineering fundamentals engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Plan review methods, processes and procedures
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

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.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.
Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.
Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
Reviews designs and detailed drawings of bridge foundations and retaining structures prepared by other engineers and technicians.
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests.
Drives to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.