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Intern Engineering Support - Houston & Surrounding Areas

Texas Department of Transportation · Houston, PA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringPart-time

About the role

TxDOT’s Houston District is excited to announce year-round, part-time engineering internships that offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree. These internships provide the opportunity to learn roadway, pavement, drainage and bridge designs; construction and materials testing means and methods; traffic systems design and operations; and maintenance asset management methodologies.

Positions are located at: Houston Dist. HQ (7600 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007), W. Harris (14838 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040), S. Harris (702 FM 1959, Houston, TX 77037), N. North Harris (16803 Eastex Freeway, Humble, TX 77347), Brazoria (18671 FM 523, Angleton, TX 77515), Fort Bend (4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471), Galveston (5407 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, TX 77568), Montgomery (901 N FM 3038, Conroe, TX 77303), TranStar (6922 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024), Traffic Systems Const. (6810 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024).

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

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.
  • Must be 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 a 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.

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.
  • Per 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e), “medical marijuana” under state law is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
  • Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) apply to all positions.

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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many offices statewide are designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. For a complete list of the total compensation package, visit the TxDOT website. For benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

Schedule & Details

Part-time, Temporary, Non-Management. Posted Oct 21, 2026. State Job Title: Engineering Aide. TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans; Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are available for each state classification. The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer; reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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