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.

Apply today for this great opportunity!

Salary Range:

Intern Engineering Support - A11 - $21.44

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)

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 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 hour in current semester. Must maintain this requirement in the following semesters to remain 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.
• 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 and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.

Ability to

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

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.

• 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.

• Standing-prolonged periods of time.

• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

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

• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

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.

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants