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Engineering Internships – PennDOT; College Jobs in Harrisburg, USA at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

Position: 2026 Engineering Internships – PennDOT (College)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Structural Engineering students for employment during the summer months for the 2026 Summer Employment Program!

This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to various engineering projects and processes within our organization. As an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and gain valuable skills that will kickstart your career in engineering.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an engineering intern, you will gain exposure to various aspects of civil engineering, including roadway, pavement, drainage, and bridge design, as well as construction and materials testing, traffic systems design and operations, and maintenance asset management techniques. This internship provides a platform for enhancing your technical abilities, applying theoretical knowledge to practical projects, and collaborating with dedicated engineering professionals committed to innovation and quality.

Become a part of the PennDOT team as a student intern and acquire essential experience that will serve as a strong foundation for a successful career.

PennDOT Interns enjoy opportunities in various areas of PennDOT operations. Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be headquartered throughout PennDOT’s Engineering Districts. Opportunities are based on operational needs, so there may not be open positions for each job title in every county. To see counties where you might be interested in working, view PennDOT’s District map.

Join the PennDOT team as a student intern and gain valuable experience to lay the foundation for a rewarding career.

Click on the hyperlink(s) below to be routed to the application for that PennDOT location. You must complete a separate application for each location you wish to be considered for.

PennDOT, Engineering District 1
(Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 2
(Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Cameron, McKean, Potter, Mifflin, Elk, and Juniata Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 3
(Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, and Bradford Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 4
(Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 5
(Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 6
(Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 9
(Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 11
(Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties)

PennDOT, Engineering District 12
(Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties)

Dauphin County
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time internship that will run between May and August with flexible start and end dates.
  • Compensation is credit based:
    • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Please click on the link above for the internship(s) you are interested in to see eligibility requirements. You must submit an application for each internship you wish to be considered for.

    Special Requirement:

    • Certain positions may require a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License

    If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in a summer position with PennDOT, please see the PennDOT College Student Summer Worker job posting to explore additional job opportunities. For example, if you intend to enroll in college for the first time in the Fall, you may be eligible for a College Student Summer Worker position in DOT’s Summer Employment Program!

    How to Apply:

    • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
    • You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
    • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
    • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate…

    Title: Engineering Internships – PennDOT; College

    Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

    Location: Harrisburg, USA

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