TRANSPORTATION INTERN - 55990886

Requisition No: 882501 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TRANSPORTATION INTERN - 55990886

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 55990886 

Salary:  $20.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/08/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

738 / DISTRICT STRUCTURES MAINTENANCE OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: Marcia Haines          

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3386

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: marcia.haines@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 20.00 / hour

HOURS PER WEEK:20

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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

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.

The Work You Will Do:

D7 Transportation Intern.

The D7 Transportation Intern will:

• • Assist in reviewing and updating the state’s bridge replacement priorities list.
  • Assist in quality assurance reviews of bridge inspection reports and bridge load ratings.
  • Assist with the creation of a Hurricane Resiliency Plan for state bridges and causeways in Tampa Bay in preparation for future major hurricanes or storms.
  • Assist manager and emergency response design consultant in preparation of inspection reports, field reviews, and plans for emergency repairs done by state forces.
  • Review state bridge inventory and assist manager with development of 5-year Work Program for future bridge repair and rehabilitation projects.
  • Assist with review of design contract documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates for bridge repair and rehabilitation projects and asset maintenance work activities. Assist in analyzing existing bridge structures for design repair projects and establishing methods and techniques for the repair.
  • Conduct site visits to bridge construction and repair projects.
  • Conduct site visits to movable drawbridges to review for future safety improvements.

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:

District Structures Maintenance Office (Bridge)

2916 Leslie Road

Tampa, FL  33619

Hourly Rate:

$  20.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry.  Perform routine tasks under direct supervision from the below track within a work unit 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.

Gain general knowledge, and perform technical tasks within the following focused track:

Engineering Track - (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 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic math

Skills in:

• Use of personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Office Application Programs

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Students in Civil Engineering or related field; sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student; minimum GPA 3.2

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • High School Diploma or Certificate of High school Equivalency.
  • 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.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.