Engineering Assistant I or I- Traffic Operations Wichita Falls
TxDOT's Wichita Falls District is looking for an Engineering Assistant I or II in our Wichita Falls District Traffic Operations Office. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!
Work Location: 1601 Southwest Pkwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
*This opening is for either a Engineering Assistant I or Engineering Assistant II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications.
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:
Engineering Assistant I and II:
- 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.
- Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.
- Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
- Creates detailed PS&E.
- Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and
continuing education. - Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
- Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.
- Performs traffic analysis and data collection.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for Engineering Assistant II:
- Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Engineering Assistant II must have TX Engineering in Training Certification.
Work Expeirence:
Engineering Assistant I: None Engineering Assistant II: 1 year in Engineering related experience.
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
Competencies:
Engineering Assistant I and II:
Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
- Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals.
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Proficient skill in:
- Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology.
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Some skill in:
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Additional Competencies for Engineering Assistant II include:
Considerable knowledge of:
- Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
Proficient skill in:
- Advanced and specialized design/drafting
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for Engineering Assistant I and II:
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This 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.