Mobility Program Internship Summer 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites students to join its Mobility Program Internship Summer 2027 in Boston. The role supports the Program Management Team within the Chief Engineer’s Office in developing mobility and resiliency projects aligned with federal funding and state goals.

As an intern, you will attend capital improvement meetings, synthesize data, assist communications, and coordinate with internal groups to advance project scoping and initiation.

Responsibilities

• Attend and prepare for capital improvement meetings, including project initiation, project scoping, and project development.
• Synthesizes existing data, reports, and other project justification documentation to support project initiation and scoping.
• Support the development of communications regarding capital improvement projects.
• Assist in the coordination of activities to support internal capital improvement working groups.
• Review and develop materials in support of capital improvement projects.
• Other duties as needed.

Job description

Job Description - Mobility Program Internship Summer 2027 (260006KJ)

Mobility Program Internship Summer 2027 - ( 260006KJ )

Position Summary

MassDOT is advancing its work to modernize its services on local and state roadways, making them safe for everyone, enhancing public transit, expanding walking and biking networks, completing trail vision, and increasing accessibility and resiliency of the entire roadway network.

This position will be part of the Program Management Team within the Chief Engineer’s Office that is responsible for developing the strategy, policies, partnerships, and projects to expand the agency’s portfolio of work around mobility, safety, and resiliency, including accessibility, bicycle and pedestrian, complete streets, and transit. The Coop and Intern will be responsible for assisting the Program Managers. The work is interdisciplinary in nature and will help meet the Commonwealth’s mobility, climate, health, economic, safety, and equity goals. The work will be integral in response to the Federal Infrastructure Bill and future state and federal funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and prepare for capital improvement meetings, including project initiation, project scoping, and project development.
• Synthesizes existing data, reports, and other project justification documentation to support project initiation and scoping.
• Support the development of communications regarding capital improvement projects.
• Assist in the coordination of activities to support internal capital improvement working groups.
• Review and develop materials in support of capital improvement projects.
• Other duties as needed.

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 culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

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.

Qualifications 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.

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-Boston-10 Park Plaza

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

2

Salary

20.00 - 25.00 Hourly

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes