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Texas Department of Transportation · 2 days ago

Engineering Assistant II, III- CC HQ

Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $930K/yr

1+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Engineering Assistants to join their team in the Corpus Christi District. This role involves performing engineering work, including design, construction inspection, and training, while actively pursuing engineering licensing through structured training and education programs.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work

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

Assists during emergencies and inclement weather

Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians

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 construction inspection and material sampling/testing

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 research and problem solving of engineering-related problems

Performs traffic analysis and data collection

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

Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements

Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work

Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement

Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines

Qualification

Engineering designTransportation engineeringTraffic analysisPS&E preparationComputer-aided designEngineering calculationsData collectionTeam trainingResearch methodologiesProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

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

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

2 years of Engineering related experience for Engineering Assistant III (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

Safety Impact Certificate

Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

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

Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals

Plan review methods, processes and procedures

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

Computer-aided drafting and design systems

The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Application of engineering fundamentals

Advanced and specialized design/drafting

Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology

Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

Collecting, sorting and compiling data

Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

Highway construction and maintenance

Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology

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

Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Research and analysis methodologies

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

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

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

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

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements