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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E271 Engineering Assistant I-II (Amarillo) in Amarillo, 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:Engineering Assistant IApplies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities.Assists in survey activities.Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.Collects engineering data at project sites.Creates detailed PSE.Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Engineering Assistant II includes all above and:Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.