Transportation Internship: Hands-On Projects & Growth

State of Florida; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation is offering part-time DOT Intern-TPK opportunities across a variety of departments, including Engineering, Toll Operations, Administration, and IT. The internship provides hands‑on learning, research tasks, data analysis, and project support while collaborating with executives and fellow interns.

Open to responsive students who meet minimum qualifications; positions are 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $15.00, with a closing date of 11/04/2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation systems and agency functions.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data to support decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to summarize findings and present insights clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in multiple departments across the Turnpike Enterprise.
• Engage in research, data analysis, and project support activities.
• Interact with executive leadership, team leads, and interns.
• Contribute to agency goals and support innovation initiatives.
• Perform general tasks and gain hands‑on learning in transportation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research

Data analysis

Summarization

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of Florida Department of Transportation is offering part-time DOT Intern-TPK opportunities across a variety of departments, including Engineering, Toll Operations, Administration, and IT. The internship provides hands‑on learning, research tasks, data analysis, and project support while collaborating with executives and fellow interns.

Open to responsive students who meet minimum qualifications; positions are 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $15.00, with a closing date of 11/04/2026.