Paid Civil Engineering College Internship - District 4 Planning & Engineering-Capital Programs Administration, Various PNs

State of Ohio • Akron, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will supplement the student's major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparing for future professional employment. Rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status (determined by the college or university): Freshman and Sophomore Students - $19.50 per hour Junior and Senior - $20.00 per hour Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29). 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. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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 ALOT! 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 everyday\: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future. 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. Paid Civil Engineering College Internship, District 4 - Planning & Engineering - Capital Programs Administration Work location\: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306 Are you looking for a hands-on experience with seasoned Professional Engineers? COME JOIN THE ODOT TEAM, Ohio's Premier Civil Engineering Agency! If you are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program – Apply today! To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and be able to provide proof of Enrollment Documentation including your GPA.

Requirements

• Must currently be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a Civil Engineering degree and in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.00 GPA.
• Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
• The final candidate 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 assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning activities and traffic engineering studies such as safety and speed zone reviews, traffic counts and accident/traffic signal analysis
• Gain experience using CADD, MicroStation and district traffic software
• Verify sign and pavement marking locations, photograph project sites and participate in field reviews and scoping
• Research plans and maintain accurate records to help prepare reports

Benefits

• Receive pay based on your rank in school
• Enjoy flexible work hours based around your school schedule
• Receive real world on-the-job experience
• Receive the opportunity to work on an important mission
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed