Engineering Assistant I, II, or III Design Section - Bridge Division

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. 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.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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 :

Engineering Assistant I :

• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants
• Reviews / designs and details bridge and structural elements.
• 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 bridge structures.
• 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-related calculations and drafting / design work.
• Uses automated structural design programs and computer-assisted design / engineering systems.

Engineering Assistant II :

Engineering Assistant III :

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 :

Competencies :

Engineering Assistant II :

Engineering Assistant III :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Engineering Assistant I, II, III :

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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