Internships
(High School & College)

Our Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM experience for high school students. Interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work, including astronomy, remote sensing, and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards, and climate science. 

TxDOT’s Internship Program is designed for high school and college students seeking to be introduced to career opportunities and gain practical work experience in transportation-related fields and support occupations. 

Full and part-time positions are available year-round.

Academic credit for work experience may be awarded based on an institution’s internship policy.

Why intern with us?

• Real-world impact: Dive into impactful work that contributes to the success of TxDOT’s Mission: Connecting you with Texas

• Practical career experience: acquire unique experience while performing meaningful work on projects and tasks that contribute to the Department’s success

• Continuous learning: participate in training sessions and gain access to resources that will enhance your skills and knowledge

• Statewide connections: build a network of other interns in your field and connect with experts from around the state of Texas

To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 16 years old. Some positions may require a minimum age of 18

• Be eligible to work in the United States

• Be enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college, or university

All interns must submit a completed application. Explore the available internships and their requirements here.

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Employment Office.