Intern Engineering Support - El Paso District, District HQ, East Area, and West Area Office

Intern Engineering Support - El Paso (Various Locations)

Attention College Students! TxDOT’s El Paso District is looking for eager and motivated part-time employees to join our El Paso District as an engineering intern. This internship position will assist our offices with transportation engineering support work such as design, construction and maintenance inspection, engineering data collection, and other engineering support work. This is a great part time, entry-level position that can help you gain valuable experience to help jump start your career.
To qualify, students must be:

• At least 16 years old
• A U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Currently enrolled in at least 9 credit hours as a student in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS

Apply today for this great opportunity!

Currently Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - $21.44

Intern Engineering Support - El Paso (Various Locations)

Attention College Students! TxDOT’s El Paso District is looking for eager and motivated part-time employees to join our El Paso District as an engineering intern. This internship position will assist our offices with transportation engineering support work such as design, construction and maintenance inspection, engineering data collection, and other engineering support work. This is a great part time, entry-level position that can help you gain valuable experience to help jump start your career.
To qualify, students must be:

• At least 16 years old
• A U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Currently enrolled in at least 9 credit hours as a student in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS

Apply today for this great opportunity!

Currently Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - $21.44

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.

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)

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.

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)

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. 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. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

• 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 mechanical and electrical repairs.

• Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.

• 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.

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. 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. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

• 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 mechanical and electrical repairs.

• Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS for a minimum of 9 credit hours in current semester. Must maintain this requirement in the following semesters to remain in the internship program.

Experience:

• NONE (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

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.

Competencies:

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Move up to 50 pounds (Items include but not limited to construction materials)
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• 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
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

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