NHS Human Services, Inc.

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.The essential duties for the Engineer Assistant I include: 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. Assists in survey activities. Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training and continuing education. Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projects. Prepares and checks plans, specifications and estimates (PSE) and designs. Additional duties for Engineer Assistant II include: Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work. 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 construction inspection and material sampling/testing. Performs engineering calculations for plan quantities as part of PSE preparation activities. Performs research and problem solving of engineering-related problems. Additional duties for Engineer Assistant III include: Applies engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. Collects engineering data at project sites. May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks. 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 construction inspection and material sampling/testing. 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.