Intern Engineering Support - Alpine, TX

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.

• 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.

• 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.

   

• 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 for a minimum of 9 credit hours in current semester.  Must maintain this requirement in the following semesters to remain in the internship program. 

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 may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Competencies:

Proficient skill in 

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Some skill in

• Research and analysis methodologies.
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals.
• Collecting, sorting, and compiling data.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing, and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management. 
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
• Using standard office equipment.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform data entry.
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to vibration.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• 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.

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

• Standing-prolonged periods of time.

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication 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.