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Intern Engineering Support (Year-Round Intern) - Design Division - Austin, TX

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Texas Department of Transportation

Jan 12, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
  • Austin

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
  • 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:
  • Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
  • Communicate effectively
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures
  • Protects sensitive and confidential information
  • Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
  • Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
  • Finger-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with finger rather than whole hand.
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time
  • Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Responsibilities

  • Developing spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents in support of engineering design for transportation projects.
  • Assisting with 2D/3D design/drafting activities, including preparing and updating drawings for highway projects, 3D model reviews to verify geometric elements meet criteria, etc.
  • Assisting with hydrology & hydraulics engineering design & plan review for highway projects.
  • Assisting in reviews of engineering submittals, including preliminary bridge layouts, schematics, final design / construction drawings, and other associated engineering details and documents.a
  • Assisting in the development of roadway geometric design and project development guidance and related tools.
  • Assisting with update of design manuals, engineering standards, specifications, etc
  • Assisting in traffic and safety analysis for highway and intersection projects
  • Assisting in surveying, remote sensing and photogrammetry projects
  • Assisting in landscape engineering & architectural design & plan review for highway projects
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency.