NHS Human Services, Inc.

Engineering Assistant I: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 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.NOTE: All employees classified as Engineering Assistants are required to participate in the Engineering Assistant CareerDevelopment program. Participation in the Engineering Assistant Career Development Program (EACDP) requires that employees sign aProgram Agreement, which outlines employee responsibilities and service time commitment.Essential Duties:Engineering Assistant I - II:Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams andcompletion/maintenance of required documentation.Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams andcompletion/maintenance of required documentation.Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.Assists in accident investigations involving bridges/structures.Collects engineering data at project sites.Creates detailed PSE.Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training andcontinuing education.Performs construction inspection and material sampling/testing.Performs design computations and plan preparations to include preparing plan sheets for construction projectsPerforms engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work.Additional Responsibilities for Engineering Assistant I - II Include:Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis activities.Performs traffic barricade inspections, identifies problems and assists with resolution of traffic control plansReviews/designs and details bridge and structural elements.Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systemsPerforms advanced and specialized engineering design work.