Intern Engineering Support
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX, United States
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.
Performs data entry and computer‑aided analysis.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, including a trade/vocational school.
Employees aged 18 years or older 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.
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.
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.
Please note that the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize ‘medical marijuana’ under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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
Job Details
Job Type: Temporary Work
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Part‑time
Job Level: Non‑Management
Posting Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location
6230 Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744
EEO Statement
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Essential Duties
Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis.
Performs data entry and computer‑aided analysis.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education, including a trade/vocational school.
Employees aged 18 years or older 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.
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.
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.
Please note that the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize ‘medical marijuana’ under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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
Job Details
Job Type: Temporary Work
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Part‑time
Job Level: Non‑Management
Posting Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location
6230 Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744
EEO Statement
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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