| Assigned duties range from
performing moderately difficult technical and skilled manual
engineering work under immediate supervision to performing
difficult civil engineering work and investigations to
determine feasibility and economics of proposed projects.
Work assignments become progressively more difficult and may
range from limited supervision of engineering technician
work up to the supervision over the work of professional and
paraprofessional staff.
The following job duties describe typical
work performed:
Bureau of Construction, All District
Offices
Field highway construction work inspection,
surveying and materials testing to ensure contractor's
satisfactory execution of the design and specifications.
During the winter, new engineers (CET/CE I)
are encouraged to work in other bureaus within the district,
most often in highway design and planning. By doing so, they
not only gain a more integrated perspective of the overall
operations, but also are able to pursue their interests
through the broad range of engineering applications.
Bureau of Bridges and Structures,
Springfield
Participation in the design of major bridge and traffic
structures while considering significant factors of safety
cost, maintenance and appearance.
Bureau of Design and Environment, Springfield
Review of roadway plans developed in the districts to
ensure adherence to state specifications and also to include
any special provisions or bridge plans needed to complete
the project under consideration. Involves some field work.
Bureau of Materials and Physical Research, Springfield
Testing and certification of asphalt, concrete, soils,
aggregates and miscellaneous materials used in construction
of roads and structures. Conduct applied research studies
regarding new materials, construction and performance, while
reducing costs and improving quality. |
