What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planning and GIS Intern - Bureau of Planning and Research (College) position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking scientific and technical students for employment during the summer months for the 2025 Summer Employment Program! This internship will allow you to develop your technical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. 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
PennDOT has several opportunities for students to kick-start their career in Summer 2025! You can gain valuable experience in areas such as information technology, geology, or any other scientific or technical related field. This is your chance to put your college training to use, gain indispensable skills, and experience the satisfaction of public service.
Interns in the Bureau of Planning and Research will assist in the creation and maintenance of road centerline and intersection geometries which serve as the foundational geometric elements for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) safety initiative. MIRE provides a comprehensive list of roadway and traffic data elements and data dictionary to support data-driven safety decision making. The road centerline inventory must include all public roadways across the Commonwealth. The intersection geometries will include all at-grade, ramp, and rotary legs.
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.
Work hours will vary based on position
Some positions may require travel
Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 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.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
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 : Certain positions require a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License
Additional Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications (not required) :
Coursework in geographic information systems or geospatial technologies
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.
