Intern Engineering Support

Intern Engineering Support

The Transportation Programs Division (TPD) is excited to announce year-round, part-time engineering internships that offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk! At TxDOT, you will join a workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain, such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future.

Make the choice and join TxDOT for your brighter tomorrow today.

Work Location:

Stassney Headquarters or Bryan Headquarters

Minimum Salary: 18.00

Maximum Salary: 19.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Bryan District Headquarters 2591 NORTH EARL RUDDER FREEWAY Bryan 77803

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Position Description 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:

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.

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:
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, (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.

Job:
School

Schedule:

Part-time

Employee Status:
Temporary

Job Type: Temporary Work

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting:
Aug 25, 2026, 7:57:55 PM

Unposting Date:
Sep 10, 2026, 4:59:00 AM