Texas Department of Transportation · 14 hours ago
Intern Engineering Support - Information Technology Div.
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking interns to learn and provide support for geospatial and remote sensing technologies. Interns will assist in providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to internal employees while gaining hands-on experience in IT support and hardware utilization.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support of Remote Sensing data collection
Support of Remote Sensing hardware usage (UAS, LiDAR, Robotics)
Enterprise engineering software implementation and deployment
Software package deployment
Customer centric support and technical help desk support
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program or arts degree program in an accredited college or university
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
Knowledge of office practices and customer service practices
Skill in standard Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Use of proper business etiquette and communications, security protocols with sensitive and confidential information, and basic office equipment
Adherence to applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures
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
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
Preferred
Enrolled in an engineering or related science or arts degree program in an accredited college or university, preferred
Study and interest in Remote Sensing, Robotics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Computer Information Systems, and/or Management Information Systems is highly preferred
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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