DOT OPS Architectural Intern - CO - 55990806

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation in Tallahassee offers a part-time internship in the 912/Public Information Office. Interns gain knowledge in FDOT's Fixed Capital Outlay processes, assist in drafting and reviewing plans, and support teams across design and project coordination.

This paid internship pays $15 per hour and requires 10–15 hours per week. Candidates must be US citizens or authorized to work and be at least 18 years old; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge and experience in the FCO Office; engage in research to support initiatives.
• Interact with leadership, team leads, project managers, interns, and external partners.
• Participate in team projects and contribute to agency goals.
• Assist in driving change within the organization.
• Learn how FDOT FCO design projects are managed from procurement through design.
• Attend meetings with design professionals, contractors and inspection consultants.
• Attend meetings with consultant designers and other FDOT departments.

Skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Date: Oct 13, 2026

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Requisition No:884890

Agency: Department of Transportation

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

912/ PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: MARK WEIGLY

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4100

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15 /hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 10-15

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:

Interns provide schematic design drawings and review architectural submittals, review existing plans, field verify and update floor plans and provide as-built drawing for the FDOT. Attend meetings with consultant design professionals and attend meetings with other FDOT departments working together to complete construction and maintenance projects.

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:

Office of Administration – Support Services Office

Hourly Rate:

$15.00 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Department of Transportation’s Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) Office. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with 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.

Fixed Capital Outlay:

Interns will learn how FDOT FCO design projects are managed from procurement through design. Attending meetings with design professionals, contractors and inspection consultants. maintenance, materials, construction and other FDOT departments to understand how the different departments work together to complete construction and maintenance projects. Interns could provide schematic design drawings and review architectural submittals, review existing plans, field verify and update floor plans.

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

Knowledge of:

• Architectural design, construction principles, and plans production.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Skills in:

• Time management

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret architectural data.
• Plan, design, evaluate, and investigate building components and systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Use CAD software
• Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 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 Aff…

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Aff…

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.