Texas Department of Transportation · 21 hours ago
Engineering Assistant I
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant I to join their Houston District team. The role involves performing engineering work in areas such as design, construction, and transportation operations, while actively pursuing engineering licensing through training and exams.
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
Creates detailed PS&E
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education
Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects
Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering
Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Valid driver's license
Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment
Some knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Some knowledge of transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Some knowledge of applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Some knowledge of plan review methods, processes and procedures
Some knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Proficient skill in research and analysis methodologies
Proficient skill in application of engineering fundamentals
Proficient skill in using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
Proficient skill in applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
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
Medium work: Lift up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 pounds
Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or 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
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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