Intern Engineering Support- Materials and Tests Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

On-the-Job Training

Health Premiums 100%

Flexible schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation’s Materials and Tests Division seeks Engineering Intern Supports at Stasney Campus. These positions assist in transportation engineering support work including construction or maintenance inspection, laboratory work, surveying, and data collection under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program and accepted by TX PELS. The role involves developing spreadsheets, gathering basic data, performing routine lab

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
• Experience with data collection and basic statistical analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data collection

Spreadsheets

Laboratory testing

Education

Engineering or related science degree program enrollment

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Data collection equipment

Databases

Job description

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

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
• 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 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.

Other Conditions

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education including a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with a 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 to 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 for prolonged periods of time.
• Close visual acuity: work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts and using measurement devices; operation of machines such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

Conditions of Employment

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

Position Information

TxDOT’s Materials and Tests Division is looking for Engineering Intern Supports based at Stasney Campus. These positions will be in one of the MTD Sections: Rigid Pavements and Concrete Materials, Asphalt Binder, Flexible Pavement, Coatings Calibration & Traffic Materials, Quality Assurance, and Soils & Aggregates.

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

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 Act of 1990.