DOT INTERN - D5

DOT INTERN - D

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.

The work you will do:

DOT Internship – D5 – Fall 2026 Semester / August to December

This position will contribute to providing a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people & goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of our environment and communities. This is a learning and mentoring internship where you will gain knowledge of the FDOT transportation system, Department processes, safety initiatives, and more.

The difference you will make:

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.

How you will grow:

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.

Where you will work:

Office of Safety 719 S. Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720 Hourly Rate: $15.00

Your specific responsibilities:

As a member of the FDOT Office of Safety Team you will contribute to providing a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people & goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of our environment and communities. This is a learning and mentoring internship where you will gain knowledge of the FDOT transportation system, Department processes, safety initiatives, and more.

The candidate should have an interest in improving safety for all users of our transportation system. On the FDOT Office of Safety Team you will have the opportunity to be involved in and assist with setting Target Speed on projects, identifying effective countermeasures, establishing educational materials to share with the public, and research innovative ideas from around the country and beyond.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:
Basic knowledge and interest in transportation safety and workplace safety.

Skills in:
Use of a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Organization, time management, and task prioritization.

Ability to:
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Minimum qualifications:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation. Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department's policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

Preferred qualifications:

We are looking for a highly motivated team member that is a college level student (junior, senior, graduate levels) and desires to work on a dynamic team and with other departments within FDOT District 5 to identify innovative solutions on projects, in educating the public, and more related to safety.

Special requirements:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1,…