• Job Description

  Req#: 13353
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  The Amarillo District is in search of highly motivated and exceptionally well-rounded professionals to join its outstanding force of civil engineers. The purpose of the Engineering Assistant (EA) Program is to provide optimal training and comprehensive, hands-on experience to recent young graduate engineers. With a sound understanding of all aspects of civil engineering, TxDOT’s engineers are better equipped to handle the complex situations and numerous challenges the job presents.

  The rotation schedule includes:

  • 24 months in Design
  • 18 months in Construction
  • 6 months in Operation
  • All EA’s are assigned a mentor.

  The Amarillo District’s continued success is tied closely to the success of the EA program.

  RECRUITMENT BONUS AVAILABLE: Eligible external applicant(s) selected for this position may receive a recruitment bonus up to $5,000.

  Salary Range for Each Engineering Assistant Level

  Position Title	Salary Grade/Range
  Engineering Assistant I	B19: $44,400 – $58,399 yearly
  Engineering Assistant II	B20: $48,000 – $62,400 yearly
  Engineering Assistant III	B21: $50,400 – $68,960 yearly

  *An employee who receives a recruitment bonus must remain with the department for 12 calendar months after the date of receiving the recruitment bonus payment or refund all or part of the bonus, as clarified on Form 2232.

  **The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

  NOTE: Job titles, salary groups, and/or salary ranges may change on or after July 1, 2023.

  
  Amarillo District Headquarters (04DISTHQ)
  5715 CANYON DR
  Amarillo, 79110
  
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  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 Turnover
  • Retirement Pension
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave/Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
  • On the Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
  • Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

  For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
  To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
  

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  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, II, or III duties:

  • Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities and assist in research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.
  • Assist in performing design computations and plan preparation activities, transportation maintenance-related activites and traffic analysis and data collections.
  • 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.
  • Drives to assist in performing construction inspections and performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
  • Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
  • Assists in creating plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).
  • Assists with contract administration for construction and maintenance projects to ensure contractor compliance.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Engineering Assistant II or III duties:

  • Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.
  • Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and designs.

  Engineering Assistant III additional duties:

  • Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.
  • Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education - Engineering Assistant I, II, or III: 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:

  Engineering Assistant I: None (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

  Engineering Assistant II: 1 year in Engineering or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

  Engineering Assistant III: 2 years in Engineering or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

  Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

  Competencies:

  Engineering Assistant I, II, or III competencies:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
  • Transportation engineering terminology and fundamentals
  • Computer-aided drafting and design systems
  • Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
  • Maintaining a safe working relationship
  • Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
  • Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
  • Application of engineering fundamentals

  Engineering Assistant II or III additional competencies:

  • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
  • Highway construction and maintenance
  • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

  Engineering Assistant III additional Competencies:

  • Plan review methods, processes and procedures
  • Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Required to wear protective hard hat and other personal protective equipment/devices.
  • Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
  • Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
  • Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
  • Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
  • Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
  • Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time.
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
  • Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
  • Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

  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.

  **If you graduate in May 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in accordance with the requirements above, you can apply for this position. However, if offered the job, you must provide proof of your degree no later than your start date. **

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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/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.

  Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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