Intern Engineering Support-Wharton Area Office

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:

• 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. 
• 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. 
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs. 
• Performs survey work such as positioning rod and chain. 
• Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data. 
• 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. 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. 

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:

• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
  • Protect sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.

Conditions of Employment:
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• 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.