Engineering Assistant , II, or III

Position Overview

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III
Performing 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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Essential Duties – Engineer Assistant I: Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training, 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 and collects engineering data at project sites.
• Creates detailed PS&E, prepares and checks plans, specifications, estimates, drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants and uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
• Participates in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program including job rotation, training and continuing education.
• Performs engineering-related calculations, drafting/design work and other duties as assigned.
• Additional Duties – Engineer Assistant II: Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work, assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians, and creates detailed PS&E along with performing other job responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science. (A Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.)
• Qualifications: Acceptable substitutions include a Master’s degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an accredited institution, or a Doctoral degree in engineering may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience Required: Engineer Assistant I – no work experience required; Engineer Assistant II – 1 year of engineering related experience (full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license is required as this position involves driving a state vehicle. For Engineer Assistant II, a TX Engineer In Training Certificate is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Has passed the FE.