Intern Engineering Support

About the role

The Transportation Programs Division (TPD) is excited to announce year-round, part-time engineering internships that offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk! At TxDOT, you will join a 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: Stassney Headquarters or Bryan Headquarters.

Essential Duties

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis
• 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
• 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

Conditions of Employment

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Part-time, Temporary

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