Engineering Assistant I, II, or III

About the role

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District seeks an Engineering Assistant I, II, or III to join its team. This position is part of the Engineering Assistant (EA) Program designed to provide optimal training and comprehensive, hands-on experience leading to Professional Licensure.

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.
• Collections 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science.
• Substitutions: Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an accredited institution may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required. Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience. Engineering Assistant III: 2 years of Engineering related experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. TX Engineer In Training Certificate preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.
• Has passed the FE Competencies: Knowledge of 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, and proficient skills in applying engineering fundamentals, using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology, reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps, performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals. Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device. Light work: Life up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs. Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling. Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.