Intern Engineering Support - Maintenance Division Roadside Facilities

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:

• Compiles information from 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 vertical structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Inspects routine maintenance contract work.

• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.

• Prepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for architectural engineering construction projects. 

• 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.

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:

Proficient Skill in:

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Some skills in:

• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
   
• Collecting, sorting and compiling 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
   
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
   
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles
   
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
   
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
   
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
   
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
   
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
   
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
   
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
   
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
   
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
   
• Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by spoken words 
   
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
   
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles 
   
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.