PAID Civil Engineering College Internship - District 4 - 2027 Summer Construction Program, Various PNs

About the Role

Paid Civil Engineering College Internship, District 4 – 2027 Summer Construction Program. Interns will be assigned to projects in Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges, providing safe and efficient roadways for Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Learn proper procedures for contractor work, safety upgrades, signage, drainage, and concrete/pavement/material testing.
• Assist in project report preparations.
• Work alongside engineers in the field on projects ranging from simple road reconstruction to complex bridge construction.
• Gain hands‑on experience and learn civil engineering processes firsthand.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Civil Engineering degree.
• In good academic standing with a minimum 2.00 GPA and proof of enrollment documentation.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Skills

• Technical: Civil Engineering, Transportation.
• Professional: Teamwork, Customer Focus, Attention to Detail.

Benefits

• Pay based on your rank in school.
• Flexible work hours around your school schedule (07:00 AM – 03:30 PM, part‑time).
• Real‑world on‑the‑job experience.
• Opportunity to work on an important mission for the state of Ohio.
• Eligibility to apply for a full‑time ODOT position through the Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program after graduation, which includes continued education, training, and support toward P.E. certification.
• Access to the State of Ohio Total Rewards benefits (see the Total Rewards website).

Schedule

Part‑time, 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM, aligned with the intern’s school schedule.

Contact

Kayla George – kayla.george@dot.ohio.gov