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GDOT Summer 2026 Internship - Engineering

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Internship
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Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

JOB SPECIFIC: The Summer Internship Program runs from May to August 2026.  The Summer Internship Program provides students with collaborative and innovative job experiences to complement their academic curriculum.  Students are able to expand and strengthen their professional backgrounds by building professional relationships and learning new skills in various work functions.  Students will have the opportunity to rotate within the departments, such as, Traffic Operations, Construction, Bridge, Roadway Design, and the Office of Materials & Testing.  Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, students are able to gain valuable hands-on experience in a culturally diverse, innovative and multi-specialty work environment.

 

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an Engineering program at a college, university, or technical institute; OR be taking a pre-engineering course of study from a qualifying college under the Georgia Board of Regents’ Engineering Transfer Program (RETP)
  • 2.0 overall GPA or better
  • Current academic transcript
  • Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age
  • Meet any additional requirements of the attending school's Internship Program

 

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

 

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 

Students are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification. This is a temporary position and there are no benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Students may work a maximum of 40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks.

 

 The pay for this position is as follows:

 

  •  0-59 semester hours-$20.00 per hour
  •  60-120 semester hours- $21.00 per hour
  •  Graduate Students- $23.00 per hour

 

To Apply:

 

Attach a copy of your most recent resume and unofficial transcripts to this application.  

 

Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, all applications will be prescreened and selected on position and budget availability.

 

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

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