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Texas Department of Transportation · 3 weeks ago

Engineering Assistant I or II; Laredo District - (TP&D)

Laredo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $81K/yr

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant I or II to contribute to transportation-related engineering activities. This role involves applying engineering principles, collecting data, and participating in a career development program aimed at pursuing engineering licensing.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities

Collects 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 calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities

Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work

Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities

Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering

Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs

Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering

Qualification

Transportation engineering principlesEngineering calculationsPlansSpecificationsEstimates (PS&E)Engineering designData collectionDrafting/design workPlan review methodsValid US driver’s licenseSafety Impact CertificateSoft skills

Required

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

Valid US driver's license

TX Engineer In Training Cert for Engineer Assistant II

Safety Impact Certificate for Engineer Assistant I & II

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

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

Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Engineering designs

Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

Plan review methods, processes and procedures

Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology

Design review

Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

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

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions

All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA program

Preferred

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

Application of engineering fundamentals

Advanced and specialized design/drafting

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