Civil engineering internship / design

Student will serve as an understudy or assistant on small projects, 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 various duties that will either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and in good academic standing prior to and during their entire appointment as a college intern. All College Interns are required to provide proof of enrollment, class status, and good academic standing with their college/university prior to beginning employment & throughout their time with ODOT in order to remain employed as a College Intern.

Acceptable forms of documentation include an official or unofficial transcript with current class schedule. If a transcript cannot be obtained the student’s advisor shall complete & sign the College Intern Verification Form indicating enrollment, class rank & GPA.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering, Transportation

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Customer Focus, Time Management

Organization

Transportation - District 07

Agency Contact Name and Information

Amanda Piper [email protected]

Unposting Date

Sep 19, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 7 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Sidney

Compensation

$19.50-$20.00

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

7:30 AM-4:00 PM, May Vary

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Transportation

Technical Skills

Transportation, Civil Engineering

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Customer Focus, Time Management

Agency Overview

Winter 2025-2026 PAID Civil Engineering College Internship/Design, PN 20060676

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd 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.