Commonwealth Public Service Intern (College)

Are you looking for a civil engineering internship that offers exposure to a diverse range of engineering tasks, from large-scale projects to detailed work in highway and bridge design, as well as construction and maintenance activities? PennDOT District 10 is offering the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting working under the direction of experienced engineers. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team. Upon successful completion of your internship and graduation, you will be promoted to a Civil Engineer Trainee, paving the way for a promising career in transportation engineering. This role is not just a steppingstone, it is an invitation to explore various career paths within the field, where your efforts can truly make a difference.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting construction inspections on both paving and structural projects. Your duties will include performing geotechnical evaluations of foundation submissions and contributing to constructability reviews during the design phase of projects. Additionally, you will assist in the development of construction schedules and review schedules submitted by contractors for approval. Your involvement will also extend to conducting field assessments for surface improvement initiatives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Scheduled hours may vary based on assignment within the rotation.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared bachelor's degree program and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. Full time undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least thirty (30) college credits and anticipate the completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire may apply for this program; or
• Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master's or doctorate degree program at the time of hire.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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