What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAID Civil Engineering College Internship - District 4 - 2025 Summer Construction Program (Various Position Numbers) position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
Paid Civil Engineering College Internship, District 4 - 2025 Summer Construction Program
Work locations: You would be assigned to a project/projects in either Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit or Trumbull County
Are you looking for a hands-on experience with seasoned Professional Engineers?
COME JOIN THE ODOT TEAM, Ohio's Premier Civil Engineering Agency!
ODOT District 4 is currently accepting applications for students interested in working during the academic year.
If you are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program – Apply today!
To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and be able to provide proof of Enrollment Documentation including your GPA.
Benefits To You
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
These duties include training in proper procedures for inspections of work being done by contractors, including: Widening & resurfacing projects; Hazard elimination (safety upgrading); Signing; Guardrail; Intersections; Drainage facilities; Assisting in surveying; Form & reinforcing steel; Concrete placement on structures; Flexible & rigid pavement; Assist in bituminous plants; Perform tests on concrete & soil.
The student will perform support functions in record keeping, maintain accurate data of work performed, organize materials & compiles information to assist in report preparation. Our engineers are in the field overseeing projects being constructed from the ground up. Whether it is a simple roadway resurfacing or the construction of a new bridge, our civil engineers are in the middle of it all!
May work in various counties (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull) based on the location of the construction project assigned.
An Internship With ODOT Provides
Must currently be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a Civil Engineering degree and in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.00 GPA. Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Primary skills: Transportation
Technical skills: Civil Engineering
Professional skills: Teamwork, Customer Focus, Attention to detail
Organization
Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information
Michele Miller, Michele.Miller@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 1, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 4 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron
Compensation
See Supplemental Information
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
07:00 AM To 03:30 PM
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Transportation
Technical Skills
Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do ALOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision everyday: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Work locations: You would be assigned to a project/projects in either Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit or Trumbull County
Are you looking for a hands-on experience with seasoned Professional Engineers?
COME JOIN THE ODOT TEAM, Ohio's Premier Civil Engineering Agency!
ODOT District 4 is currently accepting applications for students interested in working during the academic year.
If you are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program – Apply today!
To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and be able to provide proof of Enrollment Documentation including your GPA.
Benefits To You
- PAID Internship with the rate based on your rank in school
- Real world experience
- Work side-by-side with ODOT experts
- The opportunity to work on an important mission while applying the knowledge you have gained through your education
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
These duties include training in proper procedures for inspections of work being done by contractors, including: Widening & resurfacing projects; Hazard elimination (safety upgrading); Signing; Guardrail; Intersections; Drainage facilities; Assisting in surveying; Form & reinforcing steel; Concrete placement on structures; Flexible & rigid pavement; Assist in bituminous plants; Perform tests on concrete & soil.
The student will perform support functions in record keeping, maintain accurate data of work performed, organize materials & compiles information to assist in report preparation. Our engineers are in the field overseeing projects being constructed from the ground up. Whether it is a simple roadway resurfacing or the construction of a new bridge, our civil engineers are in the middle of it all!
May work in various counties (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull) based on the location of the construction project assigned.
An Internship With ODOT Provides
- Opportunity to learn the intricacies of the field from experienced professionals
- The ability to discover new skills unavailable in the classroom that enhances credibility and sets you apart from the rest
- A fast-paced, high-energy internship that will provide meaningful preparation for future professional employment
- Flexible hours adjusted to your school schedule
- As an ODOT College Intern you may have the following opportunity:
Must currently be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a Civil Engineering degree and in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.00 GPA. Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Primary skills: Transportation
Technical skills: Civil Engineering
Professional skills: Teamwork, Customer Focus, Attention to detail
Organization
Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information
Michele Miller, Michele.Miller@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 1, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 4 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron
Compensation
See Supplemental Information
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
07:00 AM To 03:30 PM
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Transportation
Technical Skills
Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do ALOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision everyday: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
