Intern Engineering Support - Houston & Surrounding Areas

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 44 000 - 46 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

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

Resumo da oferta

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an Intern Engineering Support in the Houston area to gain hands-on experience across roadway, pavement, drainage and bridge design, plus traffic systems and asset management. The role supports field inspections, data collection and laboratory tasks while you pursue an undergraduate engineering degree.

Part-time, year-round positions available at multiple Houston-area locations; some travel may be required.

Qualificações

• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering or related science degree program.
• Open to undergraduates pursuing an engineering degree.
• Must be at least 16 years of age; some duties require 18+ with a valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in transportation engineering support work including construction or maintenance inspection and data collection.
• Develop spreadsheets, databases, and electronic documents for project records.
• Gather basic data and perform routine statistical analyses under supervision.
• Inspect construction methods and materials to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Assist with laboratory tests and data entry for project documentation.
• Support survey work and traffic counts as needed.

Conhecimentos

Roadway design

Pavement design

Drainage design

Bridge design

Materials testing

Traffic systems design

Operations planning

Asset management

Formação académica

Undergraduate engineering student

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description - Intern Engineering Support - Houston & Surrounding Areas (2602766)

Job Description

Intern Engineering Support - Houston & Surrounding Areas - ( 2602766 )

Position Information

TxDOT’s Houston District is excited to announce year-round, part-time engineering internships that offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree. These internships provide the opportunity to learn roadway, pavement, drainage and bridge designs; construction and materials testing means and methods; traffic systems design and operations; and maintenance asset management methodologies.

These positions are for these locations:
-Houston Dist. HQ: 7600 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007
-W. Harris:14838 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040
-S. Harris: 702 FM 1959, Houston, TC 77037
-N. North Harris:16803 Eastex Freeway, Humble, TX 77347
-Brazoria:18671 FM 523, Angleton, TX 77515
-Fort Bend:4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
-Galveston:5407 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, TX 77568
-Montgomery:901 N FM 3038, Conroe, TX 77303
-TranStar:6922Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024
-Traffic Systems Const.:6810 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024

Minimum Salary

21.88

Maximum Salary

21.88

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Other Locations

UST-Texas-Humble, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Rosenberg, UST-Texas-La Marque, UST-Texas-Angleton, UST-Texas-Conroe

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day

Job Location Flexibility

Onsite

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)

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.

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

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.

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

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026, 6:33:07 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

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.