Intern Engineering Support - Amarillo District HQ

About the role

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo District's Headquarters is now accepting applications for part-time year-round Engineering Support Interns. This paid opportunity is ideal for students enrolled in engineering or related science programs who want to apply their skills in real-world settings - from construction and traffic operations to lab work and maintenance.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

• Proficient skill in: Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others, Using basic mathematical fundamentals, Collecting, sorting and compiling data, Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency, Using standard office equipment, Performing data entry, Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems, Using standard office equipment, Performing mechanical and electrical repairs, Using drafting equipment and performing hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Position Information

• Kickstart Your Engineering Journey with TxDOT!
• Looking to gain hands-on experience in transportation engineering while working alongside licensed professionals?
• 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:

Benefits at a Glance

• 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

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.