Engineering Graduate Position for Traffic Signal Design bei Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Houston District
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Houston District · Houston, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Houston
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Engineering Assistant I, II, and III:
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.
Essential Duties:
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 construction inspection and material sampling/testing.
Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.
Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Engineering Assistant II:
Includes all essential duties listed for Engineering Assistant I, as well as:
Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PS&E preparation activities
Engineering Assistant III
Includes all essential duties listed for Engineering Assistant I and II, as well as:
Creates detailed PS&E
Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering Assistant I, II, and III
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS is required for all levels.
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:
Engineering Assistant I: None
Engineering Assistant II: 1 year of engineering-related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)
Engineering Assistant III: 2 years of engineering-related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)
Acceptable Substitution: Passing the Professional Engineer (PE) exam prior to obtaining the requisite experience for gaining PE licensure may substitute for two (2) years of engineering-related work experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Engineering Assistant I, II, and III: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Engineering Assistant II and III: Texas Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
Competencies:
Engineering Assistant I
Some knowledge of
Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Engineering designs
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Highway construction and maintenance
Proficient skill in
Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Other Attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Engineering Assistant II, and III
Considerable knowledge of
Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology-related systems
Transportation design engineering principles, practices, and methods, and the application of engineering theory
Engineering designs
Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
Highway construction and maintenance
Expert skill in
Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in
Using engineering workstations and applications of engineering technology
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Other Attributes
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Engineering Assistant I, II, and III
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to noise.
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
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.
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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/JobDescriptions
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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