2027 Non-Engineering Intern GST061

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

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) invites motivated students to join the Summer Internship Program from May to August. Interns will assist project teams, participate in campaigns, and gain hands-on experience under a mentor in a diverse, multi-specialty environment.

Selected interns must meet minimum qualifications including enrollment in an engineering program, a minimum GPA, and US work eligibility. The program pays hourly with a max of 40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an Engineering program.
• 2.0 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the work units with projects as assigned by a supervisor.
• Support upcoming projects and current campaigns.
• Learn under an assigned mentor to gain hands-on experience in a diverse, multi-specialty environment.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering student (full-time or part-time)

GPA 2.0 or better

Transcript available Fall term

Eligibility to work in the United States

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 May to 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. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Agency Logo:
• Requisition ID: INT005O
• Number of Openings: 30
• Advertised Salary: $20-23 per hour
• Shift: Day Job