Engineering Assistant I, II, or III- Structural Materials Section

Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and / or transportation operations-related activities with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing / registration through appropriate training and exams. Design activity is supervised by a licensed professional engineer who has authority for final approval of all projects. Performs assignments related to the construction of prefabricated structural materials and reviews product quality and fabrication processes at outdoor fabrication plants. Work requires contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

NOTE : All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development 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.

Essential Duties :

The essential duties for the Engineer Assistant I include :

• 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 construction inspection and material sampling / testing.
• Performs engineering-related calculations data collection, evaluation, and analysis.
• Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Engineer Assistant II include :

Additional duties for Engineer Assistant III include :

Minimum Qualifications for all levels :

Education

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

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels :

Experience :

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.

Licenses and Certifications

Additional Certification required for Engineer Assistant II and III :

Preferred Qualifications :

Competencies :

The required competencies for the Engineer Assistant I include :

Some knowledge of :

Proficient skill in :

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant II include :

Considerable knowledge of :

Proficient skill in :

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant III include :

Considerable knowledge of :

Proficient skill in :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

The physical requirements and working conditions for the Engineer Assistant I, II, and III include :

Conditions of Employment :

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions : Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Conditions for an Engineer Assistant I :

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.

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