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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E271 Engineering Assistant I, II or III in Sherman, Texas
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.Essential Duties for an Engineering Assistant I, II or III:Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.Creates detailed PSEParticipates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training andcontinuing education.Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineeringPerforms traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional Essential Duties for a II or III:Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians.Performs traffic analysis and data collection.Additional Essential Duties for a III:May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.
