Intern (Construction/Engineering Design) - paid

Are you looking for a hands-on experience with seasoned Professional Engineers? 
COME JOIN THE ODOT TEAM, Ohio's Premier Civil Engineering Agency!

ODOT District 5 is accepting applications for a summer internship (May-August) in Construction/Engineering Design. If you are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management Program, we encourage you to apply.

To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing while pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management. You must provide Proof of Enrollment (documentation) showing a minimum GPA of 2.0.

This is a repost. Applicants who applied for previous postings do not need to re-apply.

Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT - from Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits to You:
     -PAID Internship with the rate based on your rank in school
     -Flexible hours based around your school schedule
     -Real world experience
     -Our interns may work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program as long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing
     -The opportunity to work on an important mission 

Position Description: 
This temporary position involves various duties that can either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is useful in addition to the student's education. 

CONSTRUCTION JOB DUTIES: 
These duties include training in proper procedures for inspections of work being done by contractors, including: Widening & resurfacing projects; Hazard elimination (safety upgrading); Signing; Guardrail; Intersections; Drainage facilities; Assisting in surveying; Form & reinforcing steel; Concrete placement on structures; Flexible & rigid pavement; Assist in bituminous plants; Perform tests on concrete & soil. 

The student will perform support functions in record keeping, maintain accurate data of work performed, organize materials & compiles information to assist in report preparation. Our engineers are in the field overseeing projects being constructed from the ground up. Whether it is a simple roadway resurfacing or the construction of a new bridge, our civil engineers are in the middle of it all! 

May work in various counties (Coshocton, Fairfield, Guernsey, Knox, Licking, Muskingum, & Perry) based on the location of the construction project assigned. 

ENGINEERING DESIGN JOB DUTIES: 
Receives training on procedures & performs specific technical tasks as assigned (e.g., operates a PC & CADD (Microstation) system & can perform duties on them independently as well as call up, work with & insert files; copy, update & revise existing drawings on the CADD database; create new drawings into the CADD database using sketches &/or ports of preexisting drawings, some of which may be on CADD already), performs calculations. Assists with engineering studies & preliminary engineering. 

Use CADD applications within the District Office assisting in the development of highway reconstruction plans: a) plan & profile sheets of existing & proposed roadway improvements; b) highway & bridge related detail drawings; c) tables, summaries & general notes; d) mapping existing & proposed routes; e) finalization of plan sheets in reproducible form (plotting). 

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g., research of plans and records, scan and reproduce plans). 

This is a temporary position involving duties that will either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience useful to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment. 

An internship with ODOT provides: 
     -Opportunity to learn the intricacies of the field from experienced professionals
     -The ability to discover new skills unavailable in the classroom that enhances credibility and sets you apart from the rest
     -A fast-paced, high energy internship that will provide meaningful preparation for future professional employment

*As an ODOT College Intern you will have the following opportunity: 
Upon graduation, interns are eligible to apply to be an ODOT employee through the Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program. This program gives a new engineer the on the job experience, continued education through training  and seminars offered at ODOT and the ability to work with Professional Engineers leading towards the requirements necessary in obtaining their P.E. certification. Learn more about this program by visiting the TCE website at:  transportation.ohio.gov/TCEP

Qualifications
To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing while pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree program, also provide proof of Enrollment Documentation showing a minimum GPA of 2.00. If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation. 

ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

 Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.  

Supplemental Information:
Applicants must apply online at careers.ohio.gov to be considered for the position. 
All applications must clearly indicate how the minimum qualifications & position specific minimum qualifications, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this, will not be given consideration. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

THIS POSITION IS OVERTIME ELIGIBLE BASED ON FLSA STANDARDS.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.
THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO O.R.C. 124.11 (A)(29).

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
Freshman and Sophomore Students: $15.46 per hour
Junior and Senior Students: $15.96 per hour
Graduate Students: $20.59 per hour

Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.