Texas Department of Transportation · 13 hours ago
Engineering Assistant I or II - Alpine TX
Alpine, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $81K/yr
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a driven and dedicated Engineering Assistant to join their team in Alpine, Texas. This role involves performing engineering work in various areas such as design, construction, and transportation operations while actively pursuing engineering licensing.
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Must provide proof of degree no later than start date
Valid U.S. driver's license at the time of application
This position requires driving a state vehicle
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
Engineering Assistant I: NONE experience required
Engineering Assistant II: Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree
Doctoral degree in engineering or a doctor of engineering degree from an institution that offers a bachelor of science degree, in the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree
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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