Job Description
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: - Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
- Gathers basic data and assists with routine statistical analysis
- 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Competencies: - Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Research and analysis methodologies
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Perform data entry
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.
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
- 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: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- 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.
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Position Information TxDOT's Year-Round Internship Program provides current high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable paid hands-on experience. TxDOT urges students to stop their Internship search and focus on TxDOT’s Career pages! Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as their employer of choice during the year. For them, it’s a dream come true, a coveted accomplishment.
Did you know that members of our Executive Leadership team, including our Executive Director, were summer interns at TxDOT? A paid internship is a great opportunity to: 1) explore what TxDOT has to offer to the citizens of Texas, 2) expand your knowledge acquired from school, and 3) possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. It is no surprise that many students choose to come back to TxDOT year-after-year to rejoin our team. At TxDOT, you will join a diverse workforce that is passionate about their careers. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain such as invaluable work experience that can carry you into the future.
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Benefits And Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- 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
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
Job School
Schedule Part-time
Employee Status Temporary
Job Type Temporary Work
Job Level Non-Management
Job Posting Oct 17, 2025, 1:49:29 PM
State Job Title/s Engineering Aide
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer internship, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Weekend work,