TCEQ - Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program (Statewide)(Students Only)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program (MLEIP) is a paid, full‑time summer internship opportunity with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or partnering organizations. It prepares undergraduate and graduate students for the next step in their careers by giving hands‑on assignments across scientific, technical, and business domains.

MLEIP internships are not available in spring or fall, and regional offices include Austin and many Texas cities.

Qualifications

• Undergrad student who has completed at least 60 hours by spring 2027 or a current graduate student.
• Enrolled full time spring 2027; GPA minimum 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Eligible to work in the United States; international students may be considered if eligible to work.
• Access to critical infrastructure security info may be required during internship.

Skills

60 semester hours

GPA 2.0

Eligible to work in US

International students eligible

Infrastructure security awareness

Education

Undergraduate (≥60 credits)

Graduate student eligible

Job description

Gain hands‑on experience and training while working on assignments that will stretch your skills farther than you ever imagined. We are pleased you have selected to apply for a Mickey Leland Environmental Internship during the summer of 2027!

The MLEIP prepares undergraduate and graduate students for the next step in their career journey through a paid, full‑time summer\* internship, either at TCEQ or with one of our partnering organizations, such as, other state agencies, county and city government, or in the private sector in Texas. This nationally recognized program provides college students with the opportunity to collaborate with scientific, technical, and business leaders while performing meaningful work.

MLEIP internship assignments are not available in spring or fall.

Our regional offices are: Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Harlingen, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Midland, San Antonio, San Angelo, Tyler, and Waco. View a map of Texas cities with participating internships on the About the MLEIP page.

If you are interested in interning in Austin, affordable housing options may be available. Email us at [e-mail].

Eligibility Requirements

• An undergraduate student who has completed at least 60 semester hours at the end of the spring 2027 semester OR a current graduate student enrollee. Eligible undergraduate AND graduate students enrolled at an accredited educational institution in Texas, across the United States, or outside of the United States may apply.
• Enrolled full time during the spring semester 2027 and have a minimum academic grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application (eligible students who are graduating spring 2027 may apply for summer 2027 internship assignments).
• Eligible to work in the United States. (TCEQ may hire international students as MLEIP interns if they are eligible to work in the U.S. however, TCEQ does not sponsor international students).
• Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.