Intern Engineering Support

Texas Department of Transportation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Part‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Waco, TX is seeking a Year-Round Engineering Support Internship. The role involves assisting in transportation engineering support work across construction, maintenance, lab testing, surveying, and data collection.

Interns operate under close supervision and gain hands-on experience. Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program and meet age/citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Be a US citizen or eligible to work in the US.
• Must be 16 years of age or older and currently enrolled in school or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Compiles information from records and supports data collection activities.
• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
• Inspects and assists with quality checks of construction work and materials.
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
• Assists with lab tests and basic drafting or CAD-related tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Engineering or related science degree program

Job description

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Essential Duties:

• Compiles information from microfilm records and other archival materials.
• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant and/or conducts laboratory tests to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications; as required, moves items related to these duties.
• Inspects routine maintenance contract work.
• Obtains material samples for analysis and assists with routine lab testing including operation and cleaning of laboratory equipment; as required, moves items related to these duties.
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.
• Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.
• Prepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for landscape construction projects. Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.
• Processes various construction-related documents and maintains construction project records. Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents.
• Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• 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.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• 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.

Position Information

Year-Round Engineering Support Internship!

TxDOT's Waco District has a job opening(s) for a Year-Round Intern Engineering Support Tech at our Waco District Headquarters! Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation as their employer of choice. A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. Many students choose to join our team while they complete their college education.

Engineering Support Techs 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.

To qualify, students must:

• Must be 16 years old
• Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university

Salary Information: 20.44/hourly

Benefits And Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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)

Job

School

Schedule

Part-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2026, 8:18:02 AM

State Job Title/s

Engineering Aide

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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Applicant Information

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants