Environmental Internships; Austin District

Job Description - 2026 Environmental Intern (Austin District) (2600347)

Job Description

2026 Environmental Intern (Austin District) - (2600347)

This position is for internships during the months of May-August

TxDOT's Austin District is seeking Environmental Interns for the Summer of 2026
. The position will be embedded with the District’s Environmental Team and provide real world experience working with biologists, geologists, and other environmental professionals as they evaluate and mitigate impacts from transportation projects.

Are you interested in learning about protected species in Central Texas? What about the Edwards aquifer? Do you enjoy fieldwork? Are you interested in serving the public through impact minimization and community engagement in the project planning and design process?

If you answered yes to those questions, consider joining the Environmental Team at the Austin District, part of TxDOT’s workforce of more than 13,000 people across the state. The position will provide experience in surveys for protected species, habitat evaluations, geological surveys, wetland surveys, public involvement, community impacts, and NEPA documentation. The ideal candidate will be someone with a broad interest in environmental issues, capable of reviewing scientific literature, able to communicate technical ideas, a motivated self-starter, and unafraid of asking questions and trying new things.

• 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.

• Intern Engineering Support: A11 ($18.00 - $22.00/Hourly)

Minimum Salary: $18.00
Maximum Salary: $22.00
Pay Basis:
Hourly
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Location:

Austin District Headquarters – 7901 NORTH IH 35, Austin, TX 78753

Shift: Day Job – Up to 40 Hours, Monday - Friday
Travel:
Yes, 5% of the Time
Location Flexibility:
Onsite

• 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 performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Runs errands as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• May be required to drive a state vehicle.

Education:

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

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.

• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting – prolonged periods of time
• Standing – prolonged periods of time

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. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

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 Act of 1990.