Intern Engineering Support-Amarillo District

About the Role

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.
• 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, including trade/vocational schools. Employees 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
• Competencies:
  • Proficient in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
  • Using basic mathematical fundamentals.
  • Collecting, sorting and compiling data.
  • Preparing correspondence/documents with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing for clarity and consistency.
  • Using standard office equipment.
  • Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform data entry.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Required to wear protective hard hat or other personal protective equipment.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions with no effective weather protection.
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lb at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lb.
• Balancing, walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces; kneeling, bending at the knees.
• Lifting, raising objects from lower to higher positions or horizontally.
• Reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Prolonged standing periods.
• Close visual acuity for inspection of small defects, use of measurement devices, and operation of machines such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

Conditions of Employment

• Must read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
• This position is physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment; subject to random drug testing as a Safety Impact position.
• Medical marijuana is not recognized as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for this position.

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; recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents and Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksite.

Schedule and Job Details

• Part‑time employee status.
• Temporary job type.
• Non‑management job level.
• Position posted September 22, 2026.