Intern Engineering Support - Dallas District

Job Description - Intern Engineering Support - Dallas District - Multiple Locations (2502494)

Intern Engineering Support - Dallas District - Multiple Locations - ( 2502494 )

Internship in the Dallas District, offering real‑world exposure for engineering students.

• Collin County Area Office
• Dallas County Area Office
• Denton County Area Office
• Ellis/Navarro Counties Area Offices
• Kaufman/Rockwall Counties Area Offices
• District Laboratory/Construction Offices
• District Transportation Operations Office

Minimum: $18.00 per hour;
Maximum: $20.00 per hour

Dallas District Headquarters, 4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80, Mesquite, 75150

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Denton, UST-Texas-Kaufman, UST-Texas-Waxahachie, UST-Texas-Mckinney

No

• 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.

• Compiles information from microfilm records and other 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 roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Inspects materials, equipment, and production procedures in a manufacturing plant and/or conducts laboratory tests to ensure construction materials meet Department specifications; as required, moves items related to these duties.
• Inspects routine maintenance contract work.
• Obtains material samples for analysis and assists with routine lab testing including operation and cleaning of laboratory equipment; as required, moves items related to these duties.
• Performs data entry and computer‑aided analysis.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.
• Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.
• Prepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for landscape construction projects. Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.
• Processes various construction‑related documents and maintains construction project records. Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents.
• Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer‑aided drafting and calculating work.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  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 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.
• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures
  • Protect sensitive and confidential information

• 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…