Intern Engineering Support - Bridge Division

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.

• Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.

• Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

High School / Entry Summer in recommended high school plan

Other Conditions:

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• 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.

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

• 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.

Competencies:

Proficient skill in

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Some skill in

• Research and analysis methodologies 

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals

• Collecting, sorting and compiling data

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency

• Using standard office equipment

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions

• Perform data entry

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Other Attributes

• Protects sensitive and confidential information

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:

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

• 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.