Highway Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ MassDOT is offering a Highway Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. This 12-week program provides hands-on experience on highway and bridge projects, field visits, and performance of meaningful engineering tasks.

Interns work full-time May/June through August, gaining exposure to data analysis, design, estimation, and site inspections while building professional networks with state engineers.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for highway and bridge construction or maintenance projects.
• Providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies.
• Performing calculations related to survey, traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow, and material quantities.
• Analyzing changes in scope of work during design or construction of projects.
• Conducting field investigations to gather information for construction, maintenance, environmental, or traffic problems.
• Reviewing license or permit applications for transportation of materials and for project construction.
• Reviewing construction and service contract payment estimates and invoices for materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspecting construction operations to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Inspecting maintenance work such as highway landscaping and repaving operations.
• Writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description - Highway Engineering Internship - Summer 2027 (2600060Q)

Position Summary

MassDOT interns have the chance to work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the state. Duties include going on site visits, working on exciting and significant projects, and delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on transportation in the Commonwealth. The internship also provides an opportunity to network with professionals across the state.

The Engineering Internship Program typically runs 12 weeks from May/June through the end of August. Students must commit to a full-time schedule for the internship period.

Areas of Assistance

• Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for highway and bridge construction or maintenance projects.
• Providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies.
• Performing calculations such as those related to survey, traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow, and quantity of materials.
• Analyzing changes in scope of work during design and/or construction of projects.
• Conducting field investigations in order to gather information needed to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental, or traffic problems.
• Reviewing applications for licenses or permits for the transportation of materials and for the construction of projects.
• Reviewing construction and service contract payment estimates and/or invoices for materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspecting construction operations, such as drainage, steel placement, paving, or concrete to ensure work is being performed according to specifications.
• Inspecting maintenance work, such as highway landscaping and repaving operations.
• Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; and operating technical equipment.
• Geocode- pull, redact, and analyze crash data to assist with evaluation of high crash locations and assist with performance of Road Safety Audits.
• Environmental compliance and permitting; including groundwater, stormwater, air, noise, wetlands, wildlife, climatology, hazardous materials, and waste.
• Assists in the biennial inspection of bridges as required. Work includes, but is not limited to, preparation for the inspection, actual inspection in the field, and compiling the final report.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and analytical skills

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about

MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Job Contacts

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 7:45:36 PM

Salary

21.00 - 21.00 Hourly

If you have Diversity, Aff

Bargaining Unit : Non

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No