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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E271 Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I, II, or III in Austin, Texas
Our work includes reviewing HH designs and studies; collaborating with other statewide discipline offices (Divisions) and the geographic regional offices (Districts); managing technical consultants; developing and managing a large training portfolio; maintaining the TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual; identifying and leading on emerging issues (e.g., fluvial geomorphology, resilience); participating in research projects performed by Texas Universities and translating that knowledge into practical guidance and design criteria, and; implementing and participating in the transition from 2D to 3D design, digital delivery, and digital construction. Engineering Assistants also participate in job rotation and supported in working toward engineering licensure.Hydraulic (Transportation) Engineering Assistant I, II, or III:Essential Duties :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.Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.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.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.