Intern Engineering Support - Snyder, TX - Full-time / Part-time

TxDOT’s Abilene District is looking for a few eager students to work in our intern program. These intern positions will primarily cover the summer months, beginning in May going thru August. In a few circumstances if schedule and availability allow, these positions may continue throughout the year.

These interns must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. These positions will offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to a future career with the agency. At TxDOT you will work with skilled and licensed professionals to develop and enhance job skills through practical application.

At TxDOT in the Abilene District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life.  We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%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/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERetirement Plans%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAlternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPaid Leave and Holidays%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOn-the-Job Training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETuition Assistance Program%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHolistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECareer Development and Advancement Opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFamily-Friendly Policies and Programs%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%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/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/hrd-total-compensation.pdf%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETotal Compensation Package%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EBenefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust 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. 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as required, moves items related to these duties.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Inspects routine maintenance contract work.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Performs mechanical and electrical repairs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Prepares base sheets, details, specifications and estimates for landscape construction projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Processes various construction-related documents and maintains construction project records.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Ch3%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMinimum Qualifications:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h3%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEducation:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOther Conditions:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3Ea trade/vocational school.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEmployees at least 18 years of age with valid driver%27s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECompetencies:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to noise%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to vibration%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%