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Engineering Assistant II: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.Engineering Assistant 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 II:Assist with development of processes, procedures, and pilots for design, construction, hydraulics, environmental, bridge, traffic, letting, etc. for TxDOT's Digital Delivery Program.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.Creates detailed PSE.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education.Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PSE) and designs.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Engineering Assistant III:All the above and:Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.Collects engineering data at project sites.Creates detailed PSE.Reviews engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and industry standards and guidelines.Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.