D1 Intern-Transportation Associate - 55990808

requisition no: 881494

agency: department of transportation

working title: d1 intern-transportation associate -

pay plan: student/gradte assnt

position number:

salary: $15 per hour

posting closing date: 09/30/2026

contact person: lori albritton

contact phone number:

contact email address: lori.albrittonte.fl.us

hiring salary: $15 per hour

hours per week: 15

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.

d1 intern - transportation associate

this position will gain knowledge, skills and experience in the transportation industry. The selected candidates will perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department as well as actively participate in team projects and contribute to agency goals.

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.

district one hq

801 n. Broadway ave., bartow, fl 33830

select internships may be available in other district offices.

$15 per hour

gain knowledge, skills and experience in the transportation industry. Perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization.

review, gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within one of the following focus tracks:

(stem majors recommended, explores professional engineering roles) transportation overview, planning and environmental management, roadway design, drainage, structures, geomatics, traffic operations, geotechnical, construction materials, construction management, maintenance, structures maintenance

(any majors, explores transportation, in general, and how the agency contributes to providing a safe, efficient transportation system) transportation overview, program management, work program, modal, planning, project management, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, safety

(any majors, explores the business side of running an agency) transportation overview, work program, financial services, procurement, human resources, organizational development, facilities management, right of way administration, legal,…