The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Structural Engineering students for employment during the summer months for the 2024 Summer Employment Program!

This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to various engineering projects and processes within our organization. As an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and gain valuable skills that will kickstart your career in engineering.

As an engineering intern, you will have the opportunity to learn roadway, pavement, drainage and bridge designs; construction and materials testing; traffic systems design and operations; or maintenance asset management methodologies.

This internship will allow you to develop your technical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside engineering professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence.

PennDOT Interns enjoy opportunities in various areas of PennDOT operations. Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be headquartered throughout PennDOT's Engineering Districts. Although assignments may not be offered in every location, additional examples of work and special projects may be available. View PennDOT's District map to see where your home county lies.

Join the PennDOT team as a student intern and gain valuable experience to lay the foundation for a rewarding career.

Click on the hyperlink(s) below to be routed to the application for that PennDOT location. You must complete a separate application for each location you wish to be considered for.

PennDOT, Engineering District 1
(Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 2
(Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Cameron, Mckean, Potter, Mifflin, Elk, and Juniata Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 3
(Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, and Bradford Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 4
(Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 5
(Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 6
(Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 8
(Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 9
(Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 10
(Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 11
(Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 12
(Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties)

Strategic Development and Implementation Office
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Maintenance, Fleet Management Division
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Bridges
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Construction and Materials, Construction Materials Intern
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Construction and Materials, Crash Data Analysis Intern
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Operations/Asset Management Division
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Design and Delivery, Environmental and Civil Engineering Intern
(Dauphin County)

Bureau of Design and Delivery, Roadway Design Delivery Intern
(Dauphin County)


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours will vary based on position
• Some positions may require travel
• Compensation is credit based:
  • Less than 90 credits - $20.35
  • Over 90 credits - $21.22

QUALIFICATIONS

• Please click on the link above for the internship(s) you are interested in to see eligibility requirements. You must submit an application for each internship you wish to be considered for.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

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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.