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.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education.Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation, and analysis activities.Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.Performs traffic analysis and data collection.Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement.Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants.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.Engineering Assistant II:All the Above and:Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and/or technicians.Engineering Assistant III:All the Above and:Trains less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.