Intern Engineering Support - Transportation Operations (Abilene)

Taleo; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible schedules

Paid Leave

Health premiums

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Career Development

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation's Abilene District invites motivated students to join our Intern Engineering Support – Transportation Operations program in Abilene. The role is entry-level, onsite, and offers part-time or full-time options within the district office.

Responsibilities include assisting transportation engineering tasks, data collection, drafting, and basic analysis, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Develop spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
• Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.

Education

Engineering or related science degree program

Job description

Job Description - Intern Engineering Support - Transportation Operations (Abilene) (2602456)

Job Description

Intern Engineering Support - Transportation Operations (Abilene) - ( 2602456 )

Position Information

TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for an eager student to work in our intern program optional part-time or full-time basis located at our Abilene District Office. Candidates must be enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, including a trade/vocational school, whether attending in person or online.

This position will offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to a future career with the agency.

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

Minimum Salary

: 19.00

Maximum Salary

: 19.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601

Travel

: Yes, 10 % 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

Sep 22, 2026, 3:26:50 PM

Unposting Date

Oct 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

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.