Engineering Assistant , II, or III-Bridge Division
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Engineering Assistant I, II, or III-Bridge Division
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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.
- 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.
- 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 design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
- Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
- Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
- Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
- Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists, and technicians.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science or a higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Acceptable Substitutions for all levels:
- Master's degree in engineering or a Master of engineering degree from an institution 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 accredited by the EAC/ABET may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
Additional Acceptable Substitution Engineering Assistant III:
Experience- Engineer Assistant I:
No work experience is required. No supervisory experience required. - Engineer Assistant II: 1 year of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). No supervisory experience required.
- Engineer Assistant III: 2 years of Engineering related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). No supervisory experience required. Passing Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two (2) years of engineering related work experience.
- Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Mandatory:
Safety Impact Certificate.
Additional Certification required for Engineer Assistant II and III:
- Mandatory: TX Engineer In Training Certificate.
- Has passed the FE.
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Engineering designs for bridge structures
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
- Exercises logic and…
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