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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E271 Engineering Assistant I or II - Design Office in Wichita Falls, Texas
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:The essential duties for the Engineering Assistant I and II include: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 sitesParticipates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for Engineering Assistant II: Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.