Construction & Permits Intern (D5) – Fall 2026

State of Florida; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is offering a part-time internship at DeLand Maintenance. The DOT Internship – D5 runs August to December 2026 with a $15.00 per hour rate and 10 hours per week.

The intern will gain experience in both Construction and Maintenance disciplines, reviewing permits, MOT plans, and drainage connections while learning to process permits and generate monthly reports. Responsibilities include assisting with monthly estimates and supporting the construction

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for duration of program participation.
• Must comply with the Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing driveway, drainage, and utility permits.
• Review Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plans.
• Assess proposed driveway connections per Florida Administrative Code and FDOT standards.
• Review and assess proposed drainage connections.
• Learn how to process permits and perform field reviews with permit coordinators.
• Generate monthly permit reports in Microsoft Access database.
• Assist with review of monthly estimates for construction projects.
• Learn and assist the construction project manager on various construction projects.

Skills

PC & MS Office

Organization & time mgmt

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is offering a part-time internship at DeLand Maintenance. The DOT Internship – D5 runs August to December 2026 with a $15.00 per hour rate and 10 hours per week.

The intern will gain experience in both Construction and Maintenance disciplines, reviewing permits, MOT plans, and drainage connections while learning to process permits and generate monthly reports. Responsibilities include assisting with monthly estimates and supporting the construction