Description 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: - Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams andcompletion/maintenance of required documentation.- Applies principles, methods and techniques of engineering technology to a wide variety of transportation-relatedactivities.- Assists during emergencies and inclement weather.- Assists in performing design computations and plan preparation activities.- Assists in research and problem solving of engineering-related problems.- Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training andcontinuing education.- Uses automated roadway programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems.- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.