Engineering Assistant I

Position Overview Perform engineering work that includes 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. Essential Duties Prepare for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and maintain required documentation. Apply engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a variety of transportation-related activities. Assist during emergencies and inclement weather. Assist in survey activities. Collect engineering data at project sites. Create detailed plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E). Participate in the Engineering Assistants Career Development Program (EACDP) which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education. Perform engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work. Execute duties in the field of transportation engineering. Prepare and check plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs. Prepare drawings and exhibits to support public involvement. Review construction plans prepared by consultants. Use automated roadway, structural, and hydraulic design programs and computer‑assisted design/engineering systems. Perform other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science accepted by TX PELS; a higher degree is acceptable. Valid driver’s license; this position requires driving a state vehicle. Mandatory TX Engineer In Training Certificate for Engineering Assistants II and III. No work experience required for Engineering Assistant I; no supervisory experience required. Preferred Qualifications Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Competencies Knowledge: 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; Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Skills: Application of engineering fundamentals; use of engineering workstations and technology applications; 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. For Engineering Assistant II and III: knowledge of materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance, advanced and specialized design/drafting, design review, and performing calculations for material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data, and engineering calculations; leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to hazards such as moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals. Requires wearing protective gear (respirator, hard hat, or other device). Light work: ability to lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs. Balancing: walking, standing, and crouching on various surfaces without falling. Close visual acuity required for work with data/figures, computer screens, and extensive reading. Benefits Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On‑Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with leave incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Statement The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation