Year Round/Intern Engineering Support (Pharr District HQ & Pharr Area Office)

Texas Department of Transportation•Pharr, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
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.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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 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
Follow verbal and written instructions
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
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.
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing-prolonged periods of time.
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Close Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain.
Prepares required worksheet and inspection reports.
Processes various construction-related documents and maintains construction project records. Scans airport directory drawings; files and maintains related airport documents.
Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.