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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S063 Intern Engineering Support - El Paso District Headquarters in El Paso, Texas
Location will be determined at time of hire:El Paso East Office: 1430 JOE BATTLE BLVD, El Paso, TX, 79936El Paso West Office: 4201 HONDO PASS DR, El Paso, TX, 79904El Paso District Headquarters: 13301 GATEWAY BLVD WEST, El Paso, TX, 79928Intern Engineering SupportMust 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 analysisInspects 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.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 mechanical and electrical repairs. Performs traffic counts and gathers related traffic and accident data. 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.