Paid Civil Engineering College Internship - District 4 - 2025 Summer Construction Program (Various Position Numbers)

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:

• 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

What's in it for you:

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.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Position Description:

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:

Upon graduation, interns are eligible to apply to be an ODOT employee through the Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program. This program gives a new engineer the on-the-job experience, continued education through training and seminars offered at ODOT and the ability to work with Professional Engineers leading towards the requirements necessary in obtaining their P.E. certification. Learn more about this program by visiting the TCE website at: transportation.ohio.gov/TCEP

Qualifications

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