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Texas Department of Transportation · 6 hours ago

Engineering Assistant I-II Bryan

Bryan, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $81K/yr

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking motivated professionals to join their Engineering Assistant program. This role involves performing engineering work under supervision, participating in training and development, and actively preparing for 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

Assists during emergencies and inclement weather

Assists in survey 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-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

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work

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

Qualification

Engineering principlesTransportation engineeringPS&E preparationSurvey activitiesComputer-aided designEngineering calculationsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

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

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

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

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

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

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