Geotechnical Engineering Assistant -III - Bridge Division

Overview

Geotechnical Engineering Assistant I-III - Bridge Division (2503366). The Geotechnical Branch in TxDOT's Bridge Division is looking to hire an Engineering Assistant I, II, or III based in Austin, TX. The Geotechnical Branch develops geotechnical design policy, bridge scour evaluation policy, retaining wall and bridge foundation standards, implements research, supports construction, performs in-house geotechnical analyses and designs, and develops details and specifications, including for scour remediations/countermeasures for projects across the State of Texas.

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with a Team Geotechnical Engineers on projects that serve 25 Districts and the State of Texas, using current industry and TxDOT specifications as design and construction practice advances with new innovations and technology. Texas’ inventory of over 57,000 bridges underscores the scale of the program. For more information on the Texas Bridge Program, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide and you have the technical and leadership skills to help lead the largest bridge program in the country, let’s talk!

This position is for one or more Transportation Engineer I, II, III or IV depending on business need and the applicant’s qualifications. The work location is 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744.

• Engineering Assistant I : B20 $ 51,200.00 - $73,200.00 yearly

• Engineering Assistant II : B21 $ 54,300.00 - $78,400.00 yearly

• Engineering Assistant III: B22 $ 57,700.00 - $83,800.00 yearly

Minimum Salary: 51,158.00
Maximum Salary: 83,800.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Location:

Stassney HQ - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time

Shift: Day Job, 40 hours per week, M-F
Location Flexibility:
Onsite

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.

Engineering Assistant I –

Responsibilities include:

• Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through training and exams and documentation.
• Applies engineering principles and techniques to transportation-related activities.
• Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program (job rotation, training, continuing education).
• Performs design computations and plan preparations, including plan sheets for construction projects.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis.
• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Performs all of the above duties plus:

• Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
• Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
• Collects engineering data at project sites.
• Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities.
• Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
• Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Reviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.
• Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and CAD systems.

Performs all of the above duties plus:

• Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related…