2027 Engineering Intern GST061

Team Georgia; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Georgia invites engineering students to join a Summer Internship Program from mid-May to mid-August. You will assist with projects across multiple departments and gain hands-on experience under a mentor in a diverse, multi-specialty environment.

The role is paid hourly with no benefits, and requires enrollment in a Georgia engineering program, GPA of 2.0+, and eligibility to work in the United States. Sessions run up to 12 weeks, with a 40-hour weekly cap.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an engineering program; RETP eligible.
• 2.0 GPA or better.
• Fall transcript available.
• Meet eligibility to work in the United States; 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigned tasks and upcoming projects within various work units.
• Rotate through departments such as Traffic Operations, Construction/Bridge/Roadway Design, and Office of Materials & Testing.
• Work under a mentor to gain hands-on experience in a multicultural, multi-specialty environment.

Education

Engineering student enrollment / RETP eligibility

GPA 2.0 or better

Fall academic transcript

Eligibility to work in the United States (18+ age)

Job description

Job Summary (HRA Provides):

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our agency by assisting the work units with projects as assigned. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.

Job Specific Duties:

The Summer Internship Program runs from mid-May to mid-August. 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.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

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
• Fall of previous year 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Students are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the Fall Semester of the previous year. 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 (must have bachelor’s and enrolled in graduate program)

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

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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