DOT INTERN-TPK INTERNSHIP- 55980053

State of Florida; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation is offering part-time DOT Intern-TPK opportunities across a variety of departments, including Engineering, Toll Operations, Administration, and IT. The internship provides hands‑on learning, research tasks, data analysis, and project support while collaborating with executives and fellow interns.

Open to responsive students who meet minimum qualifications; positions are 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $15.00, with a closing date of 11/04/2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation systems and agency functions.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data to support decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to summarize findings and present insights clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in multiple departments across the Turnpike Enterprise.
• Engage in research, data analysis, and project support activities.
• Interact with executive leadership, team leads, and interns.
• Contribute to agency goals and support innovation initiatives.
• Perform general tasks and gain hands‑on learning in transportation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research

Data analysis

Summarization

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition No: 882550

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DOT INTERN-TPK INTERNSHIP- 55980053

Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55980053

Salary: $15.00/HR

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Posting Description

810 / PERFORMANCE MGMT & TRAINING

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Other Personnel Services

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 15/hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 20

Applicants are encouraged to upload unofficial transcripts when submitting application.

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 Intern-TPK Internship and Various Departments within Turnpike Enterprise

This position will provide interns with hands‑on learning opportunities across the transportation industry. Interns will support a variety of tasks within multiple departments, including areas such as Transportation Development, Toll Operations, Highway Operations, Administration, Finance, and Information Technology. They will assist with research, data analysis, and project support activities while collaborating with executive leadership, team leaders, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Interns will actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and help support initiatives that drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.

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 is seeking interns for multiple locations across the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. Internship opportunities may be available at the following work locations:

Turnpike Headquarters;

MP 263, Ocoee, FL 34761

Suncoast Operations Building;

6638 Suncoast Parkway

Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639

Tolls Data Center;

7941 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL 33434

Pompano Operations Center

Turnpike Mile Marker 65

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Hourly Rate

$ 15.00

Your Specific Responsibilities

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. Assist in various tasks across different departments. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization.

Review, gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within one of the following focus tracks:

• Engineering Track - (STEM Majors recommended, explores Professional Engineering roles) Transportation Overview, Planning and Environmental Management, Roadway Design, Drainage, Structures, Geomatics, Traffic Operations, Geotechnical, Construction Materials, Construction Management, Maintenance, Structures Maintenance, Tolls Operation.
• Transportation Track - (Any majors, explores transportation, in general, and how the agency contributes to providing a safe, efficient transportation system) Transportation Overview, Program Management, Work Program, Modal, Planning, Project Management, Construction, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Tolls Operation.
• Business Track - (Any majors, explores the business side of running an agency) Information Technology, Tolls Operation, Administration, Transportation Overview, Work Program, Financial Services, Procurement, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Facilities Management, Right of Way Administration, Legal, Project Management, and Emergency Management.

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

Knowledge Of

• basic understanding and/or interest of transportation systems.
• departmental functions such as engineering, planning, Human Resources, IT, finance, business administration, or project management.

Skills In

• written and verbal communication

Ability To

• conduct research
• analyze data
• summarize findings to support decision-making
• use standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite
• learn and apply new concepts, tools, and procedures quickly and effectively
• work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
• engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership.

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 Affirmitive Action 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 to 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.