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Engineering Internship Opportunities Summary Employment

Delaware, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The State of Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking engineering interns to support their mission of providing safe travel choices. Interns will gain practical experience in various engineering specialties under direct supervision for approximately 12 weeks.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform various duties that are directly related to their academic major

Assist inspectors, prepare daily reports, track quantities, draft plans and update construction details utilizing CADD, prepare work orders for various open-end contracts, research archive plans and easements, prepare detour plans, review specifications and construction details, perform hydraulic analysis, support operations during weather events, and other similar tasks to support day-to-day operations

Laboratory testing of various road construction materials such as aggregate, soil, concrete and asphalt materials

Proper use of laboratory testing equipment which includes balances, screening machines, splitters, ovens, temperature measuring devices, specific gravity testing equipment and various hot mix asphalt concrete testing equipment

Assist hot mix plant inspection personnel in their various duties

Field testing of Portland Cement Concrete which includes testing for temperature, slump, air content and the making of compressive test cylinders

Field inspection of precast concrete elements used in road construction such as inlets, manholes, reinforced concrete pipe, culverts and other transportable concrete elements

Assist in the video inspection of storm-water drainage systems

Proper documentation of all inspection and testing activities

Data entry of inspection findings and test results

Work with staff in performing design-related engineering activities as part of the development of road design plans, including working with CADD and highway design software, cost estimating, and other related road design activities

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction EngineeringCADDTraffic EngineeringEnvironmental ComplianceProject ManagementHydraulicsHydrologyCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Be at least 18 years of age or older

Have completed their freshman year seeking their bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction engineering

Maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale

Include a resume with application

Furnish a current unofficial transcript from an accredited college to State of Delaware Department of Transportation by close of business on March 3, 2026 (Fax: 302-760-2771) or mail to Delaware Depart of Transportation, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process