Intern Engineering Support - TP & D

Texas Department of Transportation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

TxDOT's Year-Round Internship Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. TxDOT urges students to focus on TxDOT's Career pages and join a diverse workforce. Work Location: 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

Salary Grade: Engineering Support: (A11) $19/hr. Transcripts are required before hire. This internship exposes you to transportation engineering support work, including construction and maintenance

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled in high school or higher education.
• Enrollment in an engineering or related science degree program.
• Willingness to perform entry-level engineering support tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Compiles information from records and archival materials.
• Develops spreadsheets, databases and other electronic documents.
• Gather basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
• Inspects construction methods to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Inspects materials and performs lab tests to meet specifications.
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
• Performs drafting and basic calculations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Drafting

Education

Enrolled in high school or higher education program

Tools

Spreadsheets

Laboratory equipment operation

CAD/drafting tools

Database development

Job description

Must be a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocation school. 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.
• Gather 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 a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocation school.

Other Conditions

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Competencies

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information

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.)
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Position Information

TxDOT's Year-Round Internship Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. TxDOT urges students to stop their Internship search and focus on TxDOT's Career pages! Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as their employer of choice during the year. For them, it's a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment. Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were summer interns at TxDOT? A paid internship is a great opportunity to: 1) explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, 2) expand your knowledge acquired from school, and 3) possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse 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 : 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820, Fort Worth, 76133

Salary Grade: Engineering Support: (A11) $19/hr

Transcripts must be provided before hire will be completed.

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

Aug 12, 2026, 5:11:51 PM

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

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