DOT INTERN - D5 - 55950053

State of Florida; De Land (IL); On-site; USD 10,745,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation is offering a DOT Internship in DeLand, FL for Fall 2026 (August to December). This part-time internship supports roadway design teams in preparing project plans and design documents, with a focus on learning and professional development within the OneFDOT framework.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools, project estimates, design criteria, and collaboration with consultants and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering student at junior, senior, or graduate level.
• Strong interest in engineering with solid organization and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of project documentation including scopes of work, estimate summaries, and design notes.
• Assist with various aspects of design and project development.
• Support design teams in the preparation and development of project plans and design documents.
• Utilize CAD/CADD software to prepare plan sheets, project illustrations, and 3D models.
• Help review design criteria, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance with FDOT guidelines.
• Research and apply agency design standards, policies, and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Contribute to reports, scopes of work, quantity summaries, and project estimates.
• Attend internal meetings and observe coordination with consultants, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.

Skills

PC & MS Office

Organization & time management

Education

Civil Engineering student (Jr/Sr/Grad)

Tools

CADD software

Job description

Requisition No: 882009

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DOT INTERN - D5 - 55950053

Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55950053

Salary: $15.00/hour

Posting Closing Date: 09/07/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 552 / Roadway Design

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: Marybel Sulsona

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5143

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15.00 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 10

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

DOT Internship – D5 - Fall 2026 Semester / August to December.

This position will support design teams in the preparation and development of project plans and design documents.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor‑led courses.

Where You Will Work:

FDOT District Five

Roadway Design

719 S. Woodland Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32720

Hourly Rate:

$15.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of project documentation including scopes of work, estimate summaries, and design notes.
• You will assist with various aspects of design and project development.
• Support design teams in the preparation and development of project plans and design documents.
• Utilize computer‑aided drafting and design (CADD) software to prepare plan sheets, project illustrations, and 3D models.
• Help review design criteria, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) guidelines.
• Research and apply agency design standards, policies, and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Contribute to reports, scopes of work, quantity summaries, and project estimates.
• Attend internal meetings and observe coordination with consultants, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic engineering principles & concepts.

Skills in:

• Use of a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Organization, time management, and task prioritization.

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Civil Engineering students at junior, senior, or graduate level. Candidates should have a strong interest in engineering and solid organizational and time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
• Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affinity Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.