What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Design Engineering Intern - PennDOT - Bureau of Design & Delivery (College) position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a hardworking Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Structural Engineering student for employment during the summer months for the 2025 Summer Employment Program! This internship offers a chance to gain experience in designing roadways, pavements, drainage systems, and bridges, as well as in construction and materials testing. Participants will also explore traffic systems design and operations, along with methodologies for maintenance asset management. If you enjoy working in an active, fast-paced environment while performing a public service, check out this opportunity and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an engineering intern, you will have the opportunity to engage with multiple facets of the field, such as pavement design and maintenance. Become familiar with pavement design software and various PennDOT systems. Assist with pavement designs and QC / QA reviews of pavement designs. internship serves as a valuable opportunity to refine your technical skills, translate theoretical concepts into real-world applications, and work alongside committed engineering professionals who prioritize innovation and quality.
Join the PennDOT team as a student intern and gain critical experience that will establish a solid groundwork for your future career.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time internship that will run from 5 / 1 / 2025 through 8 / 29 / 2025
Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Some positions may require travel
Compensation is credit based :
Less than 90 credits - $20.76
Over 90 credits - $21.64
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Students who are interested in a PennDOT internship must meet all of the following requirements :
In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Special Requirement : Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Additional Requirements :
Preferred Majors :
If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in a summer position with PennDOT, please see the Student Summer Worker job posting to explore additional job opportunities. For example, if you intend to enroll in college for the first time in the Fall, you may be eligible for a Student Summer Worker position in DOT's Summer Employment Program!
How to Apply :
You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans :
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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