Intern Engineering Support- Materials and Tests Division

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

Essential Duties

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assist with routine statistical analysis.
• 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 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.

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.

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

Position Information

TxDOT’s Materials and Tests Division is looking for Engineering Intern Supports based on Stasney Campus. These positions will be in one of the MTD Sections: Rigid Pavements and Concrete Materials. Asphalt Binder, Flexible Pavement, Coatings Calibration & Traffic Materials, Quality Assurance, and Soils & Aggregates.

Conditions Of Employment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

Job School Schedule

Full-time Employee Status Temporary Job Type Temporary Work Job Level Non-Management Job Posting Jul 6, 2026, 11:09:37 AM 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 a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)