Paid Civil Engineering College Internship - District 4 Planning & Engineering-Capital Programs Administration, Various PNs

About the Role

Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306. This is a part‑time civil engineering college internship with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), offering hands‑on experience alongside seasoned Professional Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning activities and traffic engineering studies, including safety and speed‑zone reviews, traffic counts, and accident/traffic signal analysis.
• Gain experience using CADD, MicroStation, and district traffic software.
• Verify sign and pavement‑marking locations, photograph project sites, and participate in field reviews and scoping.
• Research plans and maintain accurate records to help prepare reports.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Civil Engineering degree.
• In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.00 and able to provide proof of enrollment documentation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• Primary technical skills: Transportation, Civil Engineering.
• Professional skills: Teamwork, Customer Focus, Attention to Detail.

Benefits

• Pay based on your rank in school.
• Flexible work hours arranged around your school schedule.
• Real‑world on‑the‑job experience in civil engineering.
• Opportunity to work on an important mission for Ohio’s transportation system.
• Eligibility, upon graduation, to apply for ODOT employment through the Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program, which includes continued education, training seminars, and support toward P.E. certification.
• Access to the full suite of State of Ohio benefits (see the Total Rewards website for details).

Schedule

Part‑time, 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM.

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s fifth‑largest interstate system and the third‑largest number of bridges. ODOT is dedicated to providing safe, efficient roadways for Ohio residents and travelers, with a mission to deliver a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well‑maintained, and positioned for the future.

Contact Information

Agency Contact: michele.miller@dot.ohio.gov