Engineering Assistant I or II
On-site
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
Engineering Assistant I
- Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
- Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
- 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 other job responsibilities as assigned.
Engineering Assistant II
Includes all duties listed above in addition to the following:
- Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.Acceptable Substitutions :
- Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Engineering Assistant I: NoneEngineering Assistant II: 1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Competencies:
Engineering Assistant I
- Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
- Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Plan review methods, processes and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Highway construction and maintenance
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goalsEngineering Assistant II
Includes all competencies listed above in addition to the following:
- Application of engineering fundamentals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to noise
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
