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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E271 Engineering Assistant I or II (Midland Area) in MIDLAND, 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: Engineering Assistant IActively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.Assists in survey activities.Creates detailed PSE.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PSE preparation activities.Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PSE) and designs.Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Engineering Assistant II: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, specialists and/or technicians.Creates detailed PSE.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PSE preparation activities.Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PSE) and designs.Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.