Miguel “Mike” Arrellano is the Deputy District Engineer for the Austin District where he assists with the oversight of district administration, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations programs. Mike began his TxDOT career in 1997 as a Transportation Engineer with the Materials and Pavement Section of the Construction Division in the Geotechnical, Soils and Aggregate branch. In 2006, he joined the Austin District as a Materials and Pavement Engineer and went on to serve in various roles including District Maintenance Engineer, Director of Maintenance, and Director of Operations.
Mike is a recipient of numerous professional awards including the 2021 Gibb Gilchrist Award for outstanding service in highway engineering. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.