Intern Engineering Support

Summary

Texas Department of Transportation is looking to add interns to their team in Beaumont, TX. This paid internship provides high school and college students with hands-on experience in transportation engineering support work, including construction inspection and data collection.

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

Skills

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S
• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS
• 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 valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S
• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS
• 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 valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools
• 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
• 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

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
• Work-life balance commitment
• Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites (statewide offices designated)