Engineering Assistant I,II
Position Information
TxDOT's Waco District Operations is looking for a Engineering Assistant I or II based in Waco, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Work Location: 1365 North Main St., Paris, TX 75460
General 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 some contact with local governmental representatives, engineering contractors and private entities. [Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details].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.
Duties
The essential duties for this job include:
- Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.
- Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
- Assists in creating plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).
- Assists in performing construction inspections.
- Assists in research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
- Assists with traffic analysis and data collections.
- Assists with transportation maintenance-related activities.
- Collects engineering data at project sites.
- Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Competencies
The required competencies for this job include:
- Communicate effectively
- Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Research and analysis methodologies
- Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Maintaining a safe working relationship
Education
This job requires the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in accordance with one of the Other Conditions below:
Work Experience
This job requires the following:
- engineering in related as defined in one of the Other Conditions below:
- (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
- No supervisory experience required.
- No Substitution
Licenses and Certifications
The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:
- Safety Impact Certificate
- Valid Driver's License
Other Conditions:
- 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.
- Degree in engineering which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).
- Degree in engineering technology which has been accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) plus two (2) years engineering related experience applicable to gaining licensure as an engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
- Degree in mathematical, physical or engineering science plus two (2) years engineering related experience applicable to gaining licensure as an engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
- Degree in engineering which has not been accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) plus two (2) years engineering related experience applicable to gaining licensure as an engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
- This is a Safety Impact position (either Safety Impact, Commercial Driver and/or Vessel Crew Member) and will be subject to random drug testing.
Conditions of Employment
- Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact, Commercial Driver and/or Vessel Crewmember certification(s) will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver, safety impact and vessel crewmember positions. Commercial drivers, safety impact employees and vessel crewmembers will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
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If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.The Texas Penal Code (Section 32.52) prohibits the use of fraudulent or substandard degrees. Education and degree information listed on applications will be verified for all final applicants. See "Education Verification" on http://www.txdot.gov/careers/verification.htm page for information on verifying degrees.
Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum requirements defined in the job posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each Competency requirement in the summary of experience).
Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the conditional job offer.