Texas Department of Transportation · 3 days ago
Engineering Assistant (San Antonio- Location Varies)
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $81K/yr
0+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking motivated professionals to join their Engineering Assistant Program. This role involves performing engineering work in various areas such as design, construction, and surveying while actively pursuing engineering licensing through training and exams.
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
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, specialists and technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
Valid driver's license
Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program
Engineering Assistant I: No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required
Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required
Preferred
Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
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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