Travel Division Administration Intern (Special Projects Coordinator Power Platforms)

The Travel Division Administration Section is seeking a highly skilled college student to work full-time as a year-round intern supporting the Special Projects Coordinator and Travel Division initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience developing and maintaining business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools while contributing to high-level projects that improve processes, data management, collaboration, and operational efficiency. This position requires skilled proficiency in Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, JSON, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint. 

At TxDOT, you will join a team dedicated to serving Texans and improving how the Travel Division delivers its programs and services. This internship offers valuable experience with enterprise technology, process improvement, solution development, project coordination, and public service.
Choose to build your technical experience, expand your Power Platform skills, and make a meaningful contribution to Travel Division projects by joining the Administration Section team.

Work location\: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

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 Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants

Assists the Special Projects Coordinator with planning, developing, testing, documenting, and supporting solutions built with Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications. Assignments may include creating automated workflows, configuring applications and data structures, working with JSON-based formatting or integrations, troubleshooting technical issues, and helping translate business needs into practical digital solutions. Employees at this level perform work within established guidelines and procedures, receive direction and regular feedback from their supervisor, and are expected to apply sound technical judgment, protect data integrity, and communicate project status and issues clearly.

 

Essential Duties:

•    Assist the Special Projects Coordinator with high-level technology and process-improvement projects.
•    Design, build, test, and maintain automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
•    Develop and enhance canvas or model-driven applications using Microsoft Power Apps.
•    Create, configure, and maintain Microsoft Dataverse tables, relationships, forms, views, and business rules.
•    Use JSON to support SharePoint formatting, application configuration, data exchange, and solution integrations.
•    Develop, organize, and maintain SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, permissions, and related content.
•    Use Microsoft 365 applications to support reporting, collaboration, documentation, communication, and project tracking.
•    Gather and document business requirements, map processes, and help convert operational needs into technical solutions.
•    Assist with solution testing, troubleshooting, deployment, user acceptance testing, and post-implementation support.
•    Prepare clear technical documentation, standard operating procedures, user guides, training materials, and project status reports.
•    Monitor solution performance, identify improvement opportunities, and help maintain data quality, security, and appropriate access.
•    Perform related administrative and project coordination duties as assigned.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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)

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, preferably as a junior or senior.
•    Coursework in computer science, information systems, data analytics, business technology, software development, or a related field.
•    Skilled proficiency using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Dataverse, and SharePoint.
•    Experience writing or applying JSON for formatting, configuration, data exchange, or integrations.
•    Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly SharePoint.
•    Ability to analyze business processes, identify user needs, and recommend practical technical solutions.
•    Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly.
•    Ability to manage multiple assignments, protect confidential information, and meet project deadlines.
 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• 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

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

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.