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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

Engineering Assistant I, II, or III-Bridge Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Engineering Assistants I, II, or III for their Bridge Division. The role involves performing engineering work, participating in training and career development, and engaging in a variety of transportation-related activities to support engineering licensing.

Government Administration

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 engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work

Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects

Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems

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

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work

Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians

Qualification

Engineering principlesComputer-aided designBridge designEngineering calculationsPlan preparationResearch methodologiesTeam trainingLogicReasoningSafety Impact CertificateTX Engineer In TrainingProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS

Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment

Engineer Assistant I: No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required

Engineer Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required

Engineer Assistant III: 2 years of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required. 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

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate

Application of engineering fundamentals

Computer-aided drafting and design systems

Engineering designs for bridge structures

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that supports business objectives and goals

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Light work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Repetitive Motion-substantial movement of the wrist, hands, and/fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing

All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA 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. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification