DOT INTERN - D5

requisition no: 882009

agency: department of transportation

working title: dot intern - d

pay plan: student/gradte assnt

position number:

salary: $15.00/hour

posting closing date: 09/07/2026

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state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

cost center 552 / roadway design

open competitive

other personnel services

part-time internship position

contact person: marybel sulsona

contact phone number:

contact email address: marybel.sulsonate.fl.us

hiring salary range: $15.00 per hour

hours per week: 10

join fdot and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the florida transportation system.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

the mission of the florida department of transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

as a onefdot team, we serve the people of florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

dot internship – d5 - fall 2026 semester / august to december.

this position will support design teams in the preparation and development of project plans and design documents.

through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the onefdot team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of trrec: trust, relationships, respect, empowerment, and communication.

fdot encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

fdot district five

roadway design

719 s. Woodland blvd.

deland, fl 32720

hourly rate

$15.00

• support the preparation of project documentation including scopes of work, estimate summaries, and design notes.
• you will assist with various aspects of design and project development.
• support design teams in the preparation and development of project plans and design documents.
• utilize computer-aided drafting and design (cadd) software to prepare plan sheets, project illustrations, and 3d models.
• help review design criteria, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance with florida department of transportation (fdot) guidelines.
• research and apply agency design standards, policies, and procedures to assigned tasks.
• contribute to reports, scopes of work, quantity summaries, and project estimates.
• attend internal meetings and observe coordination with consultants, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.

• basic engineering principles & concepts.

• use of a personal computer (pc) and microsoft office applications, including outlook, excel, word, and power point.
• organization, time management, and task prioritization.

• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations,…