Engineering Assistant I, Ii, or Iii - Austin, United States - Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

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3 weeks ago

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Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX
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Position Information
TxDOT's Design Division is looking for Engineering Assistant - Traffic in Highway Safety and Operations Group in Project Delivery Section based at Austin, TX
We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk

Engineering Assistant I - B20 Salary Range $48, $77,477.00
Engineering Assistant II- B21 Salary Range $51, $82,901.00
Engineering Assistant III- B22 Salary Range $54, $88,703.00

**The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 48,158.00
Maximum Salary: 88,703.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift:
Day Job
Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week

Location Flexibility:
Hybrid
Location Flexibility Details: Up to three days telework

Benefits and Perks
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:

Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for fulltime employees
On the Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS )

Position 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 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 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 transportationrelated activities.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.
Performs engineeringrelated calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs engineeringrelated duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Performs engineeringrelated planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.
Performs traffic analysis and data collection.
Uses automated design programs and computerassisted design/engineering systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Engineering Assistant II:

All the Above and:

Performs research and problem solving of engineeringrelated problems.

Engineering Assistant III:

All the Above and:

Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineering Assistant I:

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