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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 10 hours ago

Non-Engineering Summer Intern

Pennsylvania, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering a summer internship program through the Department of Transportation for college students. Interns will engage in various projects related to communication, data management, and planning while conducting physical surveys of roadway infrastructure to ensure safety and compliance.

Non Profit

Hiring Manager

Tonia F.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical surveys of shoulders, drainage systems, and guiderails as part of the Systematic Technique to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania Pavements (STAMPP) program

Assess the condition of shoulders and guiderails while operating a state vehicle, driving along the roadway's shoulder, and performing evaluations from within the vehicle

Work in pairs with survey teams to cover approximately half of the District's roadway network between May and August

Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to proper safety protocols, being aware of the work area, and taking proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries

Report all incidents immediately and seek timely treatment to mitigate further risks

Adhere to attendance policies, scheduling procedures, and effective time management to minimize downtime and ensure productivity

Qualification

Data managementFiscal managementPlanningResearchCommunicationTime management

Required

Must be currently enrolled or intending to enroll FULL-TIME or PART-TIME in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree, or advanced program for the fall semester

Acceptable majors include Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, Human Resources, Public Administration, or any other majors with direct paths to PennDOT employment

Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania college or university

In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)

Must be at least 18 years of age

You must be able to perform essential job functions

You must pass a background investigation