Intern Engineering Support-Traffic Safety 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.

• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.

• Gathers basic data and assist with routine statistical analysis.

• Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.

• Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates relating to traffic control devices.

• Processes and reviews various reports or findings related to the Texas Traffic Assessment Program.

• Assist with drafting various engineering reports, manuals, and policies related to traffic control devices and safety engineering.

• 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:

• Using computer and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Protect 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.

• Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).

• 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..

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.