Intern Engineering Support - Traffic

Texas Department of Transportation•Lufkin, TX

18h

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.
Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.
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.
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
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 visual inspection of small defects/parts.
Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.

Responsibilities

Compiles information from microfilm records and other archival materials.
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.
Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
Performs mechanical and electrical repairs.
Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data.
Prepares required worksheets and inspection reports.
Uses drafting equipment and performs hand or computer-aided drafting and calculating work.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.