Intern Engineering Support- Traffic Ops

Texas Department of Transportation; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Care

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Intern Engineering Support for Traffic Operations in Beaumont. The role offers paid, hands-on experience in transportation engineering support, data collection, and documentation under supervision.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited engineering or related science program and be at least 16 years old. The position is onsite with part-time scheduling during the semester.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in transportation engineering support work including construction inspection, data collection, and lab testing.
• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Performs data entry and computer‑aided analysis.
• Gathers data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
• Inspects methods and workmanship to ensure compliance with plans and specs.

Skills

U.S. work eligibility

Age 16+

Education

Engineering or related science degree enrollment

Job description

Job Description - Intern Engineering Support- Traffic Ops (2602131)

Job Description

Intern Engineering Support- Traffic Ops - ( 2602131 )

Position Information

A paid internship is a valuable opportunity to explore what TxDOT offers to the citizens of Texas, expand on the knowledge you have gained in school, and potentially open the door to future job opportunities with the agency. It’s no surprise that many students choose to return to TxDOT year after year to rejoin our team.

TxDOT’s Internship Program provides current high school and college students with the chance to gain meaningful, paid, hands‑on experience.
At TxDOT, you’ll join a workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain—including invaluable work experience that can help shape your future. Make the choice to join TxDOT and take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS

We are seeking a candidate who is able to work at least 30 hours per week during the semester.

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

20.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Beaumont District Headquarters
8350 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708

Travel

No
Shift : Day Job 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)

Job Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 Details

• Job: School
• Schedule: Part‑time
• Employee Status: Temporary
• Job Type: Temporary Work
• Job Level: Non‑Management
• Job Posting: Aug 20, 2026, 4:34:05 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability Accommodations

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.