Engineering Assistant- San Antonio

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Performs 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 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.

Essential Duties

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

Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.

Creates detailed PS&E.

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 design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.

Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.

Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.

Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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..

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Competencies:

Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals

Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

Computer-aided drafting and design systems

Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

Research and analysis methodologies

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

Maintaining a safe working relationship

Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to noise

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

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

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

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

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

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

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

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

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.

Schedule: Full-time