2027 ODNR Paid Summer Internship - Engineering/Surveyor - Akron, Columbus, & New Philadelphia, Ohio

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is hiring paid summer interns studying engineering or surveying for placements in Akron, Columbus, and New Philadelphia, Ohio. Interns will support infrastructure assessments and construction projects, conduct field observations and investigations, prepare reports, evaluate consultant documents, assist with plans and inspections, and work with engineers on hydrology, grading, and pipe design. Interns may also develop standard drawings with team members and learn about ODNR’s work to manage and protect Ohio’s natural resources. The program provides practical experience and professional development and training opportunities. The position is temporary and part-time, pays $16.00 per hour, and has variable work hours.

Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time in an engineering- or surveyor-related major at an accredited institution offering or leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree, and must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must submit a resume, a portfolio containing a graphic-design work sample or a link to a website, a writing sample, and transcripts by the application deadline. The writing sample is generally one to two pages and should be relevant to the internship sought.

The internship offers hands-on experience, flexible hours, the option to earn school credit, and a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Eligibility for State of Ohio benefits depends on various factors; applicants should contact the agency for position-specific benefit information. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in an engineering- or surveyor-related major at an accredited college, university, or community college offering or leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree.
• Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Submit a resume, a portfolio with a graphic-design work sample or a link to a website, and a writing sample with the application.
• Submit transcripts for coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments claimed on the application by the posting deadline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with infrastructure assessments and construction projects.
• Conduct on-site observations and prepare field reports.
• Evaluate documents prepared by consultants.
• Participate in field investigations.
• Assist with development of plans and help with inspections.
• Work with engineers on hydrology, grading, and pipe design.
• Develop standard drawings alongside team members.
• Gain knowledge of the Department and its work protecting Ohio’s natural resources.

Benefits

• Hands-on, practical experience
• Flexible hours
• Option to gain school credit
• Safe, inclusive, respectful workplace
• Professional development and training opportunities
• State of Ohio benefits may be available depending on eligibility, including medical coverage, dental, vision and basic life insurance, paid time off and holidays, family leave, education and development opportunities, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed