Texas Department of Transportation · 13 hours ago
Engineering Assistant I-III - Lubbock Area Office
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking candidates for the Engineering Assistant I-III position in the Lubbock Area Office, which is part of a team managing roadway projects. The role involves assisting with training in various engineering disciplines and preparing for professional engineering licensing through hands-on experience and education.
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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
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities
Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Valid driver's license
No work experience is required for Engineering Assistant I
1 year of Engineering related experience for Engineering Assistant II
2 years of Engineering related experience for Engineering Assistant III
Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement
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
Preferred
Has passed the FE
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.
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