Engineering Intern: Field & Design (Montana)

Montana Department of Transportation; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation invites students to join its Summer Engineering Internship program. Interns will work on active and planned highway projects across Montana, with a mix of field and office duties and potential telework options.

The program emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and hands-on experience in a dynamic transportation environment. Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, or tech school, with preference for juniors or those having at least 60 credit

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in College, University, or Tech School pursuing an engineering degree.
• Prefer student applicants entering junior year or with at least 60 completed credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and planning for ongoing and future highway projects.
• Perform field reviews and prepare reports for construction and inspection.
• Support geotechnical, materials, and design teams with data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate with MDT staff across districts; travel may be required.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering major enrollment

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Montana Department of Transportation invites students to join its Summer Engineering Internship program. Interns will work on active and planned highway projects across Montana, with a mix of field and office duties and potential telework options.

The program emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and hands-on experience in a dynamic transportation environment. Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, or tech school, with preference for juniors or those having at least 60 credit