Engineering Assistant I, II, or III

Texas Department of Transportation; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transportation agency in Beaumont, Alberta is seeking Engineering Assistants to perform various engineering tasks. Responsibilities include preparing for engineering licensing, assisting in surveys, and conducting data collection. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering. This role involves independent work as well as collaboration with supervisors and requires a valid driver's license for driving state vehicles. The position offers opportunities for career development and training designed to further your engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Valid driver's license needed for driving state vehicles.
• Experience in engineering-related tasks during employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for professional engineering licensing through required exams.
• Assist during emergencies and collect data at project sites.
• Perform engineering-related calculations and drafting work.

Skills

Engineering principles

Surveying

Data collection

Drafting

Calculations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

Computer-aided design software

Job description

Performs engineering work. Work involves job rotation, training and continuing education in design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance, surveying, environmental and/or 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 contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Additional duties for Engineer Assistant II

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.

• Assists in survey activities.

• Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist and/or technicians.

• Creates detailed PS&E.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for all levels: Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Acceptable Substitutions for all levels

• 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 Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Additional Acceptable Substitution Engineering Assistant III: Experience

• Engineer Assistant I: No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required.

• Engineer Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Certification required for Engineer Assistant II

• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Has passed the FE

Competencies

Some knowledge of:

• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems

• Plan review methods, processes, and procedures

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Proficient skill in:

• Application of engineering fundamentals

• Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for Engineer Assistant II

Considerable knowledge of:

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Highway construction and maintenance

Proficient skill in:

• Advanced and specialized design/drafting

• Design review

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The physical requirements and working conditions for the Engineer Assistant I, II, and III include:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.

• Light work: Life up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

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

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Conditions of Employment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

Conditions for an Engineer Assistant I

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign a Program Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.