Texas Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
Intern Engineering Support-Traffic Safety Division
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternTexas Department of Transportation is looking for energetic and motivated Summer Engineering Interns for their Traffic Safety Division. The role involves assisting in transportation engineering support work, performing data entry, conducting traffic counts, and helping with drafting engineering reports related to traffic control devices and safety engineering.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents
Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis
Gathers basic data and assist with routine statistical analysis
Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data
Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates relating to traffic control devices
Processes and reviews various reports or findings related to the Texas Traffic Assessment Program
Assist with drafting various engineering reports, manuals, and policies related to traffic control devices and safety engineering
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
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
Using computer and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Communicate effectively
Follow verbal and written instructions
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Protect sensitive and confidential information
Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
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
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
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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