Roadway Design Intern – CAD & Project Docs

State of Florida; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation offers a part-time internship (DOT Intern – D5) in DeLand, FL, August–December 2026. You will support design teams with project plans, docs, and CAD work, gaining hands-on experience in roadway design.

The role requires Civil Engineering students at junior, senior, or graduate level, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work on-site in DeLand. The position pays $15.00 per hour and offers 10 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering student (jr/sr/grad) with interest in engineering.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification.
• Eligible for internship in DOT program with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of project documentation including scopes of work, estimate summaries, and design notes.
• Assist with various aspects of design and project development.
• Support design teams in the preparation and development of project plans and design documents.
• Utilize CADD software to prepare plan sheets, project illustrations, and 3D models.
• Help review design criteria, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance with FDOT guidelines.
• Research and apply agency design standards, policies, and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Contribute to reports, scopes of work, quantity summaries, and project estimates.
• Attend internal meetings and observe coordination with consultants, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.

Skills

PC & MS Office

Time management

Basic engineering principles

Education

Civil Engineering student (jr/sr/grad)

Tools

CADD software

Job description

State of Florida Department of Transportation offers a part-time internship (DOT Intern – D5) in DeLand, FL, August–December 2026. You will support design teams with project plans, docs, and CAD work, gaining hands-on experience in roadway design.

The role requires Civil Engineering students at junior, senior, or graduate level, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work on-site in DeLand. The position pays $15.00 per hour and offers 10 hours weekly.