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Texas Department of Transportation · 8 hours ago

Engineering Assistant I or II - Central Design/Bridge Office

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $81K/yr

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking Engineering Assistants to join a collaborative, professional environment where you’ll contribute to the planning and design of safe, efficient roadway and bridge projects. This role involves performing engineering work, participating in a career development program, and applying engineering principles to transportation-related activities.

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

Collects engineering data at project sites

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 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

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work

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

Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans

Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants

Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Engineering principlesTransportation engineeringPlan preparationTX Engineer In TrainingComputer-aided draftingCalculations algebraCalculations geometryData collectionReading plansSchematicsSoft skills

Required

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

Valid driver's license at the time of application

1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experience for Engineering Assistant II

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

Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate for Engineering Assistant II

Some knowledge of transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

Some knowledge of transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Some knowledge of applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements

Some knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Proficient skill in using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology

Proficient skill in reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps

Proficient skill in applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Considerable knowledge of engineering designs for Engineering Assistant II

Considerable knowledge of plan review methods, processes and procedures for Engineering Assistant II

Considerable knowledge of highway construction and maintenance for Engineering Assistant II

Considerable knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design systems for Engineering Assistant II

Expert skill in applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities for Engineering Assistant II

Proficient skill in advanced and specialized design/drafting for Engineering Assistant II

Proficient skill in performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations for Engineering Assistant II

Proficient skill in collecting, sorting and compiling data for Engineering Assistant II

Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others for Engineering Assistant II

Some skill in research and analysis methodologies for Engineering Assistant II

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

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

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