Engineering Assistant I-III (Graduate Engineer) Traffic Safety Division
Austin, TX, United States20h ago
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Do you want to help Districts reduce serious injury and fatal crashes across Texas?
The Traffic Safety Division is in search of an Engineering Assistant to join the Traffic Engineering Section, and you might be the perfect fit.
TxDOT's Engineering Assistant Program is ideal for a new engineer who would like to gain valuable experience and impact public safety statewide. TxDOT assists participants to become licensed professional engineers through a variety of Department-sponsored training and exam preparation support.
TxDOT offers opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits to our more than 12,000 employees state-wide, and we would love for you to join us!
Do you want to help Districts reduce serious injury and fatal crashes across Texas?
The Traffic Safety Division is in search of an Engineering Assistant to join the Traffic Engineering Section, and you might be the perfect fit.
TxDOT's Engineering Assistant Program is ideal for a new engineer who would like to gain valuable experience and impact public safety statewide. TxDOT assists participants to become licensed professional engineers through a variety of Department-sponsored training and exam preparation support.
TxDOT offers opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits to our more than 12,000 employees state-wide, and we would love for you to join us!
Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin, 78744
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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 (texas.gov)
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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 (texas.gov)
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 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.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
Assists in survey activities.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Creates detailed PS&E.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
Reviews plans prepared by consultants.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
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, specialist and/or technicians.
Creates detailed PS&E.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Engineering Assistant III include:
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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 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.
Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
Assists in survey activities.
Collects engineering data at project sites.
Creates detailed PS&E.
Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.
Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
Reviews plans prepared by consultants.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Engineering Assistant II include:
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
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, specialist and/or technicians.
Creates detailed PS&E.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Engineering Assistant III include:
Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.