Intern Engineering Support - District Maintenance

About the role

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lufkin District's District Maintenance office is seeking Engineering Support Interns. This is a paid opportunity for students enrolled in engineering or related science programs to gain hands-on experience in transportation engineering.

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.
• Operates data collection equipment and conducts laboratory tests to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices. Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Work Conditions: 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.

Skills

N/A

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

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test required for safety impact positions.
• Medical Marijuana: Not authorized under state law as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for safety impact positions.

Position Information

Kickstart Your Engineering Journey with TxDOT! Looking to gain hands-on experience in transportation engineering while working alongside licensed professionals? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lufkin District's District Maintenance office, located at the Lufkin District HQ, is now accepting applications for 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.

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.

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

Temporary Job Type: Temporary

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Jul 14, 2026, 12:27:10 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Aide

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.

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 Act of 1990. Additional Applicant Information for applicants: