Assistant Engineer Assistant Engineer—ASCE Definition of Classification This is the entry level for professional work. Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Direction Received Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Typical Duties & Responsibilities Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. Responsibilities for Direction of Others May be assisted by a few aides or technicians Typical Position Titles Junior Engineer, Associate, Detail Engineer, Engineer-in-Training, Assistant Research Engineer, Construction Inspector Education Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent, plus appropriate continuing education Registration Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Typical Professional Attainments Member of professional and technical societies (Associate grade or equivalent) Equivalent Federal General Schedule Grade GS-5, 7