College Intern - Civil Engineering/bridge Planning - Summer 2026 (20058535, 20057563)

College Intern - Civil Engineering/Bridge Planning - Summer 2026

Organization: Transportation - District 06

Agency Contact Name and Information: Catherine Rain

Work Location: District 6 HQ, 400 East William Street, Delaware, 43015

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County-Delaware

Compensation: See Supplemental Information

Schedule: Part-time, Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Classified Indicator: Unclassified, Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Transportation

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Job Description

Under supervision in the Planning Section, students will receive training and assist with a variety of planning activities, involving traffic engineering studies and pavement marking locations, researches and analyzes accidents and traffic signal warrants. Performs field work on selected safety locations including speed studies, pavement marking signs and signal location. Enter and manipulate database for safety and congestion locations.

May work in various counties (Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union) based on the location of the construction project assigned.

An internship with ODOT provides:

• Opportunity to learn the intricacies of the field from experienced professionals
• The ability to discover new skills unavailable in the classroom that enhances credibility and sets you apart from the rest
• A fast-paced, high-energy internship that will provide meaningful preparation for future professional employment
• Flexible hours adjusted to your school schedule

*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.

Qualifications

To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing, pursuing a degree in and be able to provide proof of Enrollment Documentation including your GPA.

Supplemental Information

What's in it for you:

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.