Intern Engineering Support - West Area Office & Advance Transportation Planning - El Paso TX

Attention College Students! TxDOT’s El Paso District is looking for eager and motivated part-time employees to join our El Paso District as an engineering intern.  This internship position will assist our offices with transportation engineering support work such as design, construction and maintenance inspection, engineering data collection, and other engineering support work.  This is a great part time, entry-level position that can help you gain valuable experience to help jump start your career.

To qualify, students must be:
- At least 16 years old,
- A U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.,
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 credit hours as a student in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS
- Be able to work at least 20 hours during business hours.

Locations For This Position:

1. El Paso District Headquarters: 13301 GATEWAY BLVD WEST, El Paso, TX 79928.
2. El Paso West Area Office: 4201 HONDO PASS DR, El Paso, TX 79904

Apply today for this great opportunity!

Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - $21.44/Hr.

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.

• For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
• To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Intern Engineering Support.

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.
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• 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 mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.
• 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.
• Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

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 at the time of application may be assigned driving duties and may
• use power tools.

Competencies:

Proficient Skill In

1. Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Some Skill In

1. Research and analysis methodologies.
2. Using basic mathematical fundamentals.
3. Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
4. Administrative support practices and procedures to inc.lude writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
5. Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
6. Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
7. Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.

Ability To

1. Follow verbal and written instructions.
2. Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
3. Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to vibration.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• 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.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.

  Conditions Of Employment:

  Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• 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.
• 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.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information