Engineering Assistant , II, or III - Atlanta District

The Engineering Assistant Program provides rotational training and experience for entry‑level civil engineers, facilitating preparation for professional engineering licensing.

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing through training, exams, and mandatory 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 and collects engineering data at project sites.
• Creates detailed plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• Performs engineering‑related calculations, drafting, and design work.
• Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer‑assisted design/engineering systems.
• Participates in the Engineering Assistant Career Development program, including job rotation, training, and continuing education.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Assists in survey activities.
• Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
• Creates detailed PS&E.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• Observes and implements design standards and policy documents.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
• Serves as a lead worker on technical and supervisory 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science. Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees accepted, provided they are accredited by EAC/ABET, as described in the original posting.
• Graduation no later than May 2026 is acceptable; proof of degree must be provided before the start date.

• Engineering Assistant I – no work or supervisory experience required.
• Engineering Assistant II – 1 year of engineering‑related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time). No supervisory experience required.
• Engineering Assistant III – 2 years of engineering‑related experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time). A passing score on the Professional Engineer (PE) exam before acquiring required experience may substitute for the experience requirement.

• Valid driver’s license; position requires operation of a state vehicle.

• TX Engineer In Training Certificate is mandatory.

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.

• Knowledge of transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.
• Understanding of plans, specifications, estimates, and compliance requirements.
• Computer‑aided drafting and design systems.
• Plan review methods, processes, and procedures.

• Knowledge of materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance.
• Highway construction and maintenance practices.
• Advanced and specialized design/drafting.
• Design review and cost estimating.

• Knowledge of governmental laws, rules, and regulations governing the area of responsibility.
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Leadership and supervision of engineering work.

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts, high places, heat, and chemicals.
• Required protective gear: respirator, hard hat, or other applicable equipment.
• Light lift up to 20 lb with frequent lifting or carrying up to 10 lb.
• Ability to walk, stand, and crouch on varied surfaces without falling.
• Close visual…