Engineering Assistant I

TxDOT invites you to join our culturally rich team of more than 14,000 employees for a challenging and rewarding career. We are a diverse organization with a variety of careers in professional, technical and support positions. We are looking for the best and brightest minds to fill these positions and help us provide the transportation system of tomorrow.

We have an immediate need for qualified Engineering Assistants in our Houston District.

ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs entry-level engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and 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 some contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

DUTIES:
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing and registration through appropriate training and exams and completion / maintenance of required documentation.Performs a combination of the following:
Applies principles, methods and techniques of engineering technology to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.Assists in research and problem-solving of engineering-related problems.Uses automated roadway programs and CAD / Engineering systems.Assists in performing design computations and plan preparation activities.Prepares routine plan sheets for construction projects.Assists in performing construction inspections, material sampling and testing, and some transportation maintenance related activities.Collects engineering data at project sites.Assists with traffic analysis and data collections.Learns to perform survey activities.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology which has been accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).

COMPETENCIES:

Working knowledge of
Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

Some knowledge of
Computer-aided drafting and design systems

Proficient skill in
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.Analyzing and organizing technical data.Maintaining a safe working relationship.

Some skill in
The use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade

Ability to
Communicate effectively

Other attributes
Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS EXTERNAL TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ONLY.