Intern Engineering Support - Alpine, TX

Texas Department of Transportation•Alpine, 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. Essential Duties: 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. Inspects routine maintenance contract work. 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. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

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 hours in current semester. Must maintain this requirement in the following semesters to remain in the internship program.
NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
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.
Proficient skill in Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Some skill in Research and analysis methodologies.
Some skill in Using basic mathematical fundamentals.
Some skill in Collecting, sorting, and compiling data.
Some skill in Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
Some skill in Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing, and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
Some skill in Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency.
Some skill in Using standard office equipment.
Some skill in Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to Perform data entry.
Ability to Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
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.
Inspects routine maintenance contract work.
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.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.