Job Description - Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX (2401585)Job DescriptionEngineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX - ( 2401585 )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, TXWe have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgAEngineering Assistant I - B20 Salary Range $48,158.00 - $77,477.00Engineering Assistant II- B21 Salary Range $51,278.00 - $82,901.00Engineering Assistant III- B22 Salary Range $54,614.00 - $88,703.00****The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicants 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 teleworkBenefits 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 TurnoverRetirement PensionAlternative Work SchedulesPaid Leave/HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employeesOn the Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramComprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave IncentivesCareer Development Programs/Opportunities for advancementFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation PackageTo 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.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 transportation-related 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 engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.Performs traffic analysis and data collection.Uses automated design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Engineering Assistant II:All the Above and:Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related 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 the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.Experience:Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalentLicenses and Certifications :Valid drivers license.Mandatory: Safety Impact CertificateEngineering Assistant II :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 the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.Experience:1 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experienceExperience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalentLicenses and Certifications :Valid drivers license.Mandatory: Safety Impact CertificateEngineering Assistant III :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 the same discipline, which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.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.Experience:2 YEAR in ENGINEERING related experienceExperience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalentLicenses and Certifications :Valid drivers license.Mandatory: Safety Impact CertificatePreferred Qualifications: Engineer In Training (EIT)Engineering Assistant IKnowledge of :Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information andTransportation engineering terminology and fundamentalsTransportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theoryTraffic engineering terminology and fundamentalsComputer-aided drafting and design systemsThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesApplicable laws, rules, and regulationsResearch and analysis methodologiesApplication of engineering fundamentalsUsing engineering workstations and applications of engineering technologyDesign reviewReading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and mapsCollecting, sorting and compiling dataApplying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilitiesMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersEngineering Assistant II:All the Above and:Research and analysis methodologiesExercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsEngineering Assistant III:All the Above and:Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of othersPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStanding-prolonged periods of timeWalking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to anotherFingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole handTalking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsHearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communicationClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsVisual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structuresThis job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the EA 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. Failure to comply with all terms of the Program Agreement will result in reclassification.Job Schedule Schedule : Full-timeEmployee Status Employee Status : RegularJob Type Job Type : StandardJob Level Job Level : Non-ManagementJob Posting Job Posting : Apr 17, 2024, 1:14:10 PM Unposting Date : OngoingState Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist III/ IV/ V State Job Code/s : 2129/ 2130/ 2131Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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