Engineering Support Intern (Paid, On-the-Job Training)

Texas Department of Transportation; Bastrop, Austin, Georgetown, Burnet (TX, TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Premiums paid 100% for Full‑/Ex

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District is offering a 2026 Engineering Intern (Year-Round) position across the Austin Metro Area. This paid internship helps students gain real-world experience in transportation engineering support work, under supervision.

Interns will assist with construction inspection, data collection, surveying, laboratory work and related tasks while enrolled in an accredited engineering or related science degree program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying, or engineering data collection.
• Operate data collection equipment and assist with routine statistical analysis.
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, airports, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine lab testing and data entry.

Education

Engineering or related science degree program enrollment

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District is offering a 2026 Engineering Intern (Year-Round) position across the Austin Metro Area. This paid internship helps students gain real-world experience in transportation engineering support work, under supervision.

Interns will assist with construction inspection, data collection, surveying, laboratory work and related tasks while enrolled in an accredited engineering or related science degree program.