I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at TxDOT in Feb 2024
Interview
I had a virtual interview with txdot and previously spoke with them at a career fair. They're pretty easy to talk to. They discussed what the internship entails and which projects you would be working on.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at TxDOT (Austin, TX) in Mar 2022
Interview
The interview process for the TxDOT Summer Engineering Intern position was very straightforward and positive overall. It consisted of a panel interview with several members of the engineering team at TxDOT.
From the moment I arrived, the interviewers made me feel welcomed and at ease. Despite being a panel format, which can sometimes feel intimidating, their warm and friendly demeanors put me at ease.
The panel asked a range of questions about my engineering coursework, technical skills, previous internship experiences, and interest in transportation engineering. They were interested to learn more about my background and motivations.
While the questions were typical for an internship interview, the conversational tone made it feel like a two-way discussion rather than an interrogation. The interviewers did an excellent job explaining the intern role and TxDOT's work.
I was able to ask several of my own questions about projects, company culture, and what to expect as an intern. The panelists provided helpful insights into the hands-on learning opportunities.
Overall, the interview process was very well-organized and reflected positively on TxDOT's professionalism. The panel made sure I was fully informed about the internship by the end. Their welcoming approach stood out and reinforced my interest in the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the major responsibilities for this internship is assisting our team with traffic studies and data analysis. Can you describe a project or coursework where you had to collect and analyze data? What skills did you utilize, and what were the key takeaways from that experience?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TxDOT (Snyder, TX) in May 2018
Interview
I was asked to complete the interview at one of the regional offices. After arriving, there was a brief waiting period, and then was asked a few short questions by 2 interviewers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have with Microsoft Office?