Civil Engineering Intern, Environmental

College Intern - Civil Engineering, Environmental, PN: 20081097

Positions available for the 2025 Fall Semester in College

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOT employees are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits to You:

-PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school

-Flexible hours based around your school schedule

-Real world experience

-Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student’s major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student’s education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

In the Environmental Section of the Planning & Engineering Department, assists the Environmental staff with projects & documentation by utilizing the computer & related software  (e.g., internet, web pages for ODOT, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); ELLIS, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook)  to research information (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Justice Maps, Categorical Exclusions, upcoming projects, submerged land leases, lake lines, city limits ), to pull maps, generate reports, create lists (e.g., public involvement requirements, mussel stream)  & data bases (e.g., permits, flood plain). 

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., operates state vehicle to assist with field reviews, take photos, & identify sites of endangered species &/or wetlands; attends meetings & training; assists with necessary recordkeeping; organizes materials & compiles information to assist in report preparation).
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.

Job Skills: 
Technical Skills: Transportation, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Listening, Reasoning

Supplemental Information

The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status:

 (which is determined by the college or university.)

Freshman and Sophomore Students:     $19.50 per hour

Junior and Senior Students:                    $20.00 per hour

Graduate Students:                                 $24.00 per hour

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.

Temporary appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.30 (B).

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.