Intern Engineering Support

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is offering year-round, part-time engineering internships to undergraduates. Interns gain hands-on experience and work with the Transportation Programs Division across Stassney or Bryan headquarters.

Duties include data collection, basic analysis, and creating spreadsheets and documents within an entry-level engineering support context. Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program and be prepared for a physically demanding

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university.
• Assists in transportation engineering support work including data collection and analysis.
• Develops spreadsheets, databases and other electronic documents.

Responsibilities

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Data organization

Statistical analysis

Education

Enrollment in engineering or related science degree program

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description - Intern Engineering Support (2601988)

Job Description

Position Information

The Transportation Programs Division (TPD) isexcited to announce year-round, part-time engineering internships that offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

At TxDOT, you will join a workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain, such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future. Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

Work Location: Stassney Headquarters or Bryan Headquarters

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

19.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Bryan District Headquarters 2591 NORTH EARL RUDDER FREEWAY Bryan 77803

Other Locations

UST-Texas-Austin

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. Assists in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.

Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis

Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

Other Conditions:

Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include

a trade/vocational school.

Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.

Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).

Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

School

Schedule

Part-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Level

Non-Management

State Job Title/s : Engineering Aide State Job Code/s : 2119

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.