Roadway Testing Engineering Intern; College

Position: Roadway Testing Engineering Intern (College)
THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is excited to announce openings for enthusiastic college students to participate in the 2026 Summer Employment Program! This unique internship opportunity allows you to engage in a variety of projects across multiple disciplines, including communications, data management and analytics, fiscal management, engineering, planning and research, archaeology, and much more. The program is thoughtfully designed to enhance your professional development, enabling you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while working alongside passionate teams dedicated to maintaining and improving Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure.

If you are eager to expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and contribute to meaningful initiatives, we encourage you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Bureau of Operations is currently looking for student interns to support the Asset Management Division in various roadway testing initiatives. A key element of this effort is the Systematic Technique to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania's Pavements (STAMPP) program, which plays a vital role in the Department's overall roadway testing strategy. Interns selected for this opportunity will engage in a range of activities, including conducting physical surveys of shoulders, drainage systems, and guiderails, as well as assessing the conditions of these features in the field.

This will involve documenting and updating relevant data as needed. The surveys require the operation of a state vehicle, where interns will drive along the roadway's shoulder and perform assessments while remaining inside the vehicle for safety. Interns will work in pairs as part of survey teams, and it is important to note that this position necessitates overnight travel across the state.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from May 2026 through August 2026
• Work hours will vary based on position
• Compensation is credit based:
  • Less than 90 credits - $21.23
  • Over 90 credits - $22.13
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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

Internship Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or intending to enroll FULL-TIME or PART-TIME in a two-year degree, bachelors' degree, or advance program for the fall semester.
  • Acceptable major Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania college or university.
• In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in a summer position with PennDOT, please see the 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 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. 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 you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union…