State of Ohio · 1 day ago
Paid College Internships - Capital Programs 2026
District 3 HQ906 North Clark Avenue
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$19.50/hr - $24/hrThe Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. They are seeking interns to assist in various planning, engineering, construction, and environmental activities related to transportation projects.
GovernmentOffice Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Under supervision in the Planning Section, student will receive training and assist with a variety of planning activities involving traffic engineering studies (e.g. prepares and reviews information on highway safety and speed zones; conducts traffic counts; collects and reviews field data; verifies sign locations and pavement marking locations; photographs site of proposed projects; researches and analyzes accidents and traffic signal warrants; participates in field reviews and project scoping)
Assists in the scanning of plans and documents in the permits database
Assists in the processing of legislation issues and MPO matters
Assists in the Environmental area concerning the selection of potential noise walls for study, takes noise readings and updates the data base
Performs field work on selected safety locations including speed studies, pavement marking, sign and signal location
Enter and manipulate data base for environmental noise walls, safety and congestion locations and bridge conditions
Under supervision in the Engineering Section, student will receive training in PC based and mainframe CADD systems (i.e. MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer); as well as, various software packages used by the District
Collect and reviews roadway, culvert, and bridge field data required for the preparation of highway construction plans
Assists project manager or designer with the design, development, and review of various portions of highway construction plans
Assists project surveyor on projects, receives training in the operation and maintenance of survey instruments (e.g. total stations, GPS receivers, digital levels, 3-D laser scanners and data collectors) and survey applications, to, complete highway survey projects
Assists project surveyor with gathering of necessary field supplies and equipment and takes notes and records of survey data obtained
Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g. researches plans and records; assists with necessary record keeping; maintains accurate data of work performed; organizes materials and compiles information to assist in report preparation; attends training)
Under supervision in the Construction Section, student will receive training in proper procedures for inspection of work being done by contractors (e.g. widening and resurfacing projects, safety upgrading, signing, guardrail, intersections, drainage facilities, forms and reinforcing steel, concrete placement on structures, flexible and rigid pavement)
Assists project engineer in the inspection of bituminous plants, performs test on concrete and soils, and in any required surveying to verify field measurements
Performs support functions in record keeping, maintains accurate data of work performed, organizes materials, and compiles information to assist in report preparation
Under supervision in the Environmental Section, assists the Environmental staff with projects & documentation by utilizing the computer & related software (e.g., internet, web pages for ODOT, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); ELLIS, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook) to research information (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Justice Maps, Categorical Exclusions, upcoming projects, submerged land leases, lake lines, city limits), to pull maps, generate reports, create lists (e.g., public involvement requirements, mussel stream) & data bases (e.g., permits, flood plain)
Qualification
Required
MUST BE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
Must show proof of valid driver's license to operate state vehicle
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States
Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Company
State of Ohio
State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – is a privilege to serve families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1803
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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