Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our agency by assisting the work units with projects as assigned. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.
Job Specific Duties
The Summer Internship Program runs from mid-May to mid-August. The Summer Internship Program provides students with collaborative and innovative job experiences to complement their academic curriculum. Students are able to expand and strengthen their professional backgrounds by building professional relationships and learning new skills in various work functions. Students will have the opportunity to rotate within the departments, such as Traffic Operations, Construction, Bridge, Roadway Design, and the Office of Materials & Testing. Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, students are able to gain valuable hands-on experience in a culturally diverse, innovative and multi-specialty work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications
Agency Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an Engineering program at a college, university, or technical institute; OR be taking a pre-engineering course of study from a qualifying college under the Georgia Board of Regents’ Engineering Transfer Program (RETP)
- 2.0 overall GPA or better
- Fall of previous year academic transcript
- Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age
- Meet any additional requirements of the attending school’s Internship Program
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.
Important Note
Students are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the Fall Semester of the previous year. This is a temporary position and there are no benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Students may work a maximum of 40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks.
The pay for this position is as follows:
- 0-59 semester hours-$20.00 per hour
- 60-120 semester hours- $21.00 per hour
- Graduate Students- $23.00 per hour (must have bachelor’s and enrolled in graduate program)
To Apply
Attach a copy of your most recent resume and unofficial transcripts to this application.
Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, all applications will be prescreened and selected on position and budget availability.
GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
