Engineering Intern; Year-Round): Austin District

Job Description - 2026 Engineering Intern (Year-Round):
Austin District
- Various Locations (2602388)

Job Description

2026 Engineering Intern (Year-Round):
Austin District
- Various Locations - (2602388)

Position Information

TxDOT's Austin District has job openings for Intern Engineering Support Techs across the Austin Metro Area
.

Annually, over 500 College and High School students from across Texas and beyond select the Texas Department of Transportation as their employer of choice. A paid internship is a great opportunity to explore what TxDOT has to offer, expand your knowledge and skills, and possibly serve as a gateway to future job opportunities with the agency. Many students choose to join our team while they complete their college education.

At TxDOT, you will gain valuable experience working with skilled and licensed professionals to develop and enhance job skills through practical application.

Engineering Support Techs 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.

• Must be 16 years old
• Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university.
• Note:
  
  Employees at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

• Austin District Headquarters: 7901 North IH 35, Austin TX 78753
• North Travis Area Office: 1001
  
  E. Parmer Lane, Austin TX 78753
• South Travis Area Office: 1925 S. IH 35, Austin TX 78744
• Bastrop Area Office: 174 SH 21 East, Bastrop TX 78602
• Burnet Area Office: 3029 SH 29 East, Burnet TX 78611
• Georgetown Area Office: 2727 S Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626

• Intern Engineering Support: A11 ($18-$22/Hourly)

32,332.00

47,355.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Austin District Headquarters 7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

UST-Texas-Bastrop, UST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-Georgetown, UST-Texas-Burnet

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Location Flexibility :
Onsite Location Flexibility Details :
Location will be determined based on applicant's geographical location.

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)

This position 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.

** Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.**

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