Hydraulic Engineering Assistant I, II or III - Design Division - Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Engineering Assistants at various levels to engage in hydraulic engineering tasks, support professional licensing, and participate in innovative projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience, with opportunities for career development and training.

Qualifications

• Prepares for professional engineering licensing through training and exams.
• Applies engineering principles to transportation-related activities.
• 1-2 years engineering related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, and analysis activities.
• Trains less experienced engineering assistants.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Data Collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Our work includes reviewing H&H designs and studies; collaborating with other statewide discipline offices (Divisions) and the geographic regional offices (Districts); managing technical consultants; developing and managing a large training portfolio; maintaining the TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual; identifying and leading on emerging issues (e.g., fluvial geomorphology, resilience); participating in research projects performed by Texas Universities and translating that knowledge into practical guidance and design criteria, and; implementing and participating in the transition from 2D to 3D design, digital delivery, and digital construction. Engineering Assistants also participate in job rotation and supported in working toward engineering licensure.

Essential Duties:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I:

• 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.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.
• Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II:

All the Above and:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Collects engineering data at project sites.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III:

All the Above and:

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineering Assistant I:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Acceptable Substitutions:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Engineering Assistant II :

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Acceptable Substitutions:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Cert
• Safety Impact Certificate

Engineering Assistant III :

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• 2 YEARS in ENGINEERING related experience.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Acceptable Substitutions:

• 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.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Cert
• Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I:

• Application of engineering fundamentals.
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data.
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities. Maintaining a safe working relationship.
• Communicate effectively.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant II:

All the Above and:

• Research and analysis methodologies.
• Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology.
• Plan review methods, processes, and procedures.

Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant III:

All the Above and:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Finger-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with finger rather than whole hand.

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.