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Texas Department of Transportation · 3 weeks ago

Intern Engineering Support - Laredo, Del Rio and Carrizo Springs, Texas

Laredo, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Intern Engineering Support Technicians to assist in various engineering support tasks. The role involves construction and maintenance inspection, data collection, and laboratory work to support the Laredo district's operations.

Government Administration

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

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

Qualification

Engineering degree enrollmentData collectionConstruction inspectionStatistical analysisLaboratory testingDrafting skillsMechanical repairsElectrical repairsTraffic data gatheringSpreadsheet developmentDatabase management

Required

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