Paid Engineering College Internship - ODOT District 4 Planning & Engineering-Capital Programs Administration

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOT team members are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

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.

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

Job Description: 

In Planning & Programs work unit with training, under supervision, assists with a variety of planning activities involving traffic engineering studies. These duties include preparing and reviewing information on highway safety & speed zones; conducting traffic counts; collecting & evaluating field data; verifying sign locations & pavement marking locations; photographing the site of proposed projects; researching & analyzing accidents & traffic signal warrants; participating in field reviews & project scoping.

You will become familiar with PC based & mainframe CADD systems, MicroStation, and various software packages used by the District, in the collection of traffic engineering data & the preparation of highway plans.

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit including researching plans and records; assisting with necessary record keeping; maintaining accurate data of work performed; organizing materials & compiling information to assist in report preparation; attending training.

*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  

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 State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

 Rate of Pay is based on academic school year.

• Freshman and Sophomore = $15.46
• Junior and Senior = $15.96