Paid Civil Engineering College Internship - District 4 Planning & Engineering-Capital Programs Administration, Various PNs

State of Ohio; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), offers a paid Civil Engineering College Internship in District 4 Planning & Engineering. This part-time role supports traffic studies, planning, and field reviews while you remain enrolled in a Civil Engineering program.

Eligibility requires good academic standing and enrollment verification with GPA evidence. You will gain hands-on experience with professional engineers, CADD tools, and district software, while earning

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Civil Engineering degree.
• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.00 GPA.
• Must show proof of valid driver's license to operate state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning activities and traffic engineering studies such as safety and speed zone reviews, traffic counts and accident/traffic signal analysis.
• Gain experience using CADD, MicroStation and district traffic software.
• Verify sign and pavement marking locations, photograph project sites and participate in field reviews and scoping.
• Research plans and maintain accurate records to help prepare reports.

Skills

Transportation

Civil Engineering

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

GPA 2.00+

Tools

CADD

MicroStation

Traffic software

Job description

Job Description – Paid Civil Engineering College Internship – District 4 Planning & Engineering‑Capital Programs Administration, Various PNs (260006H0)

Organization

Transportation – District 04

Agency Contact

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 15, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

District 4 HQ 2088 South Arlington Street Akron 44306

Primary Location

United States of America‑OHIO‑Summit County‑Akron

Compensation

See Supplemental Information

Schedule

Part‑time

Work Hours

07:00 AM To 03:30 PM

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Transportation

Technical Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do ALOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision everyday: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Job Description

Are you looking for a hands‑on experience with seasoned Professional Engineers? COME JOIN THE ODOT TEAM, Ohio's Premier Civil Engineering Agency! If you are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program – Apply today! To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and be able to provide proof of Enrollment Documentation including your GPA.

What You Will Do

• Assist with planning activities and traffic engineering studies such as safety and speed zone reviews, traffic counts and accident/traffic signal analysis
• Gain experience using CADD, MicroStation and district traffic software
• Verify sign and pavement marking locations, photograph project sites and participate in field reviews and scoping
• Research plans and maintain accurate records to help prepare reports

Benefits to You

• Receive pay based on your rank in school
• Enjoy flexible work hours based around your school schedule
• Receive real world on‑the‑job experience
• Receive the opportunity to work on an important mission

*As an ODOT College Intern you may have the following opportunity: Upon graduation, interns are eligible to apply to be an ODOT employee through the Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program. This program gives a new engineer the on‑the‑job experience, continued education through training and seminars offered at ODOT and the ability to work with Professional Engineers leading towards the requirements necessary in obtaining their P.E. certification. Learn more about this program by visiting the TCE website at transportation.ohio.gov/TCEP

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a Civil Engineering degree and in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.00 GPA. Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.

The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Pay

• Freshman and Sophomore Students - $19.50 per hour
• Junior and Senior - $20.00 per hour
• Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.