Intern Engineering Support - Part-time

pspanTxDOT’s Paris District is excited to announce internship positions that is a year around position. The Internship Program is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge acquired from school, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency./span/pbr %3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ERetirement Plans%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAlternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPaid Leave and Holidays%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EOn-the-Job Training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ETuition Assistance Program%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EHolistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECareer Development and Advancement Opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EFamily-Friendly Policies and Programs %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EIn 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/hrd/total-compensation.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ETotal Compensation Package%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3ETo view%26nbsp;benefits%26nbsp;available to all State of Texas employees visit:%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EBenefits%26nbsp;at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3Ebr *!p class="MsoNormal"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./p pstrongEssential Duties:/strong/p ul liCompiles information from microfilm records and other archival materials./li liDevelops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents./li liGathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis/li liInspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. /li liInspects 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./li liInspects routine maintenance contract work. /li liObtains 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. /li liPerforms data entry and computer-aided analysis. /li liPerforms mechanical and electrical repairs. /li liPerforms survey work such as positioning rod and chain. /li liPerforms traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data. /li liPrepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for landscape construction projects. Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports. /li liProcesses various construction-related documents and maintains construction project records. Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents. /li liUses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work. /li liPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned. /li /ulbr *!pstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/p pstrongEducation/strong: Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS./p pstrongOther Conditions/strong:/p ul liMust be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to includebra trade/vocational school./li liEmployees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and maybruse power tools./li /ul pstrongPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:/strong/p ul liRequired to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices./li liSubject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection./li liMedium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs./li liBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling./li liKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)./li liLifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position./li liReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction./li liStanding-prolonged periods of time./li liClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts./li liClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts./li liVisual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills./li /ul pbrstrongConditions of Employment:/strongbrPlease click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: a href="https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/standard-conditions.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)/a/p ul liThis job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. /li liMust 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. ul liemPlease 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/em./li /ul /li /ulbr *!pTxDOT 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. /p pTo view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category./p pspanspana href="https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions" target="_blank"https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/a/span/span/pbr *!pstrongThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need./strong/p pemIf 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./em/p pPlease click this link to read the information for applicants: a href="https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/applicant-information.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"Additional Applicant Information/a/p