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:The essential duties for Engineering Assistant I include: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.Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects.Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.Performs traffic barricade inspectors, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plans.Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.The essential duties for Engineering Assistant II include those listed above and:Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work.Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists or technicians.