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MDOT Internship Program

Salary

$18.92 - $22.86 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Non Career

Job Number

5901-26-Internship-AP

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

09/01/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

TECHNICAL (SEIU)

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Job Description

Are you an independent, energetic, self-sufficient, and highly motivated undergraduate/graduate student? Do you have a passion for public service? Are you excited to gain government experience in areas such as design, construction, project management, surveying, and planning (just to name a few!)? This opportunity is a great way for you to bridge the gap between going to school and landing a great job.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a diverse, innovative agency serving your family, friends, Michigan citizens, and visitors. Undergraduate/graduate students will have the opportunity to gain work experience, develop professional competence and long-range career goals, integrate work experiences with academic knowledge, and establish a professional network. Begin your MDOT journey today!

Typical Work Assignments

This opportunity provides valuable work experience in civil engineering and/or transportation planning by learning the ropes from more experienced professionals. In an on-the-job training capacity, work assignments could include performing entry and intermediate level work, including but not limited to inspection, testing, surveying, design plans, community and local partner engagement, forecasting, geospatial mapping technology, data analysis, asset management and project administration for the department road, bridge, and facilities programs.

Work locations are located throughout the State of Michigan. Assignments will be taken into consideration based on the work area that you choose in the supplemental questions section on the job application, but you may be considered for a different work area. Click HERE (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/NeoGovWorkDescriptionStatewide2026.pdf) for more information about the different work areas and work assignments.

Pay Rates

First Participation Year: $18.92/hour

Second Participation Year: $20.56/hour

Third Participation Year: $21.16/hour

Fourth Participation Year: $21.77/hour

Fifth Participation Year: $22.19/hour

Sixth Participation Year: $22.86/hour

This is a seasonal program that runs from approximately April 26 to October 31, 2026 and includes the following benefits:

+ Overtime compensation (per SEIU bargaining agreement)

+ Competitive pay rates

+ Flexible work schedules (contingent upon operational need)

+ Holiday pay

+ 16 hours of initial annual (vacation) leave

+ Accrue annual and sick leave every pay period (per SEIU bargaining agreement)

+ 401K benefits

Questions or comments?

Contact: Internship Coordinator, e-mail address [email protected]

Required Education and Experience

+ Open to all undergraduate/graduate students currently enrolled and studying in the engineering and technology fields with priority to Civil Engineering, Civil Technology, Construction Management, Land Surveying, Planning, and Geographic Information Systems.

+ Cumulative GPA must be a 2.0 or higher.

+ First semester/term college students can apply now by attaching a copy of the current semester course schedule that reflects the student's name, college information, course, and credit enrollment. A transcript reflecting earning a minimum of 24 semester credits or 36 term credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher prior is required prior to entry into the program.

+ Interns returning to MDOT in subsequent years must show reasonable accumulation of credits, up to the maximum number of years allowed in the program (six years). Students must have earned at least the following number of credits for each returning year:

+ 2nd year - 36 semester credits or 51 term credits

+ 3rd year - 48 semester credits or 66 term credits

+ 4th year - 60 semester credits or 81 term credits

+ 5th year - 72 semester credits or 96 term credits

+ 6th year - 84 semester credits or 111 term credits

+ Last semester official college transcript and current course schedule is to be attached to the on-line application (college transcript is not required for first semester/term students). The transcript is to include the student's name, college/university information, credits earned, and grades received to date.

Failure to meet the above requirements for new and returning students may result in forfeiting any rights of consideration for employment or, if hired, may lead to dismissal.

Additional Requirements and Information

+ Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

+ Valid Driver's License.

+ Candidates are required to demonstrate progression in the program by enrolling and successfully completing classes and courses that are consistent with their area of study.

+ The program may require a Certification in Federal Material Testing and Sampling Methods (involves passing a written and proficiency exam to be completed after hire).

+ Participation in the program could lead to a permanent position within the Michigan Department of Transportation for college seniors after successful completion of the season and satisfactory performance.

+ This program may have the ability to work a hybrid (office/home) schedule. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Click here for more information on the MDOT Internship Program. (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/Careers/internship-program)

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Upon appointment to the position the following benefits options are available:

1. Elect the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option. This option entitles the appointee to accrue annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, banked leave time, deferred hours and longevity credits; receive annual longevity payments; and receive terminal payments for unused annual leave, sick leave (for appointees hired before October 1, 1980) personal leave, banked leave time, deferred hours, and longevity benefits accrued during this appointment. Credits and payments will be made on the basis used for classified employees. Payments to appointees are limited to available appropriations. Appointees electing this option must use leave credits if they work less than their standard hours.

2. Waive the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option. This option entitles the appointee to reach a separate agreement with the appointing authority regarding leave accrual and usage. Appointees electing this option are not eligible for annual longevity payments and cannot receive payments for any unused leave balances at the termination of this appointment.

3. Waive the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option – With Sick Leave Accrual for Long Term Disability (LTD). This option is identical to the option “Waives the Civil Service Benefit Agreement Option”, except the appointee requests that the Civil Service sick leave accrual be maintained for the purpose of enrolling in the State’s LTD Plan.Appointees electing this option are not eligible for annual longevity payments and cannot receive payments for any unused leave balances at the termination of this appointment.

01

Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is your current major?

+ Civil Engineering

+ Civil Technology

+ Construction Management

+ Engineering

+ Land Surveying

+ Planning

+ Geographic Information Systems

+ Other

03

If you selected "other" on the previous question, please enter your current major. Otherwise, enter N/A.

04

Is your current cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher?

+ Yes

+ No

05

What college or university are you currently attending? (Please spell out the full name)

06

Are you currently enrolled in an out-of-state (non-Michigan) college/university? If yes, please select what type of institution you attend, if you attend a Michigan college/university please select No:

+ I attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)

+ I attend a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

+ I attend an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)

+ I attend an out-of-state (non-Michigan) college/university that is not one of the options listed above

+ No

07

Were you at any of the following events where MDOT was present? If so, please select all events you attended. If none, please select N/A.

+ Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

+ National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Conference

+ American Indian Science and Engineering Society Conference

+ Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)

+ N/A

08

Do you possess a valid driver's license? If yes, make sure to list your driver's license number in the personal information section of your application.

+ Yes

+ No

09

MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

+ MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

+ MDOT TRAC Program

+ MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

+ Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

+ MI Construction Career Days

+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

+ Other

+ N/A

10

How many seasons have you previously participated in the MDOT Internship Program?

+ 6 Seasons

+ 5 Seasons

+ 4 Seasons

+ 3 Seasons

+ 2 Seasons

+ 1 Season

+ None

11

How many credits have you completed? (Please note you must attach transcripts to verify your response)

+ First year semester/term student with no transcript yet (Must attach current course schedule that reflects the student's name, college/university name, course enrollment, and credits)

+ 24 semester credits or 36 term credits

+ 36 semester credits or 51 term credits

+ 48 semester credits or 66 term credits

+ 60 semester credits or 81 term credits

12

If you are a first-year semester/term student and do not have a transcript yet, how many credits will you have at the end of your first year? Please attach a current course schedule (that reflects the student's name, college/university name, course enrollment, and credits), also note that you will be required to submit a transcript at a later date, which shows that you meet eligibility requirements in order to qualify for the program.

+ 24 semester credits or 36 term credits

+ 36 semester credits or 51 term credits

+ I am not a first-year semester/term student

13

This program operates throughout the State of Michigan. Please select your preferred work area (refer to hyperlink in the job posting for specific work areas and work assignments):

+ Bay Region: Bay City, Davison, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, Thumb Area

+ Grand Region: Cadillac, Grand Rapids, Muskegon

+ Metro Region: Chesterfield Township, Detroit, Pontiac, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Taylor

+ North Region: Alpena, Gaylord, Traverse City

+ Southwest Region: Coloma, Kalamazoo, Marshall

+ Superior Region: Crystal Falls, Escanaba, Gladstone, Houghton, Ishpeming, L’Anse, Newberry

+ University Region: Brighton, Jackson

+ Lansing Area: Bureau of Bridges and Structures, Bureau of Development, Bureau of Field Services, Bureau of Transportation Planning, University Region — Lansing Transportation Service Center (Construction only)

+ Blue Water Bridge: Port Huron

+ Mackinac Bridge Authority: St. Ignace

14

If your preferred work area was Bay Region, Grand Region, Metro Region, North Region, Southwest Region, Superior Region, or University Region please provide the specific city you choose to work as your preferred work city. If your preferred work area was for the Blue Water Bridge, Mackinac Bridge Authority, or the Lansing Area, please enter N/A

15

Are you a current or former State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

+ Yes

+ No

16

Are you a current or former Michigan Department of Transportation employee?

+ Yes

+ No

17

Did you attach a copy of your transcript? Failure to attach a transcript may result in you being screened out of the process. Transcripts must contain your name, the college name/address, the degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) reflecting the credits earned and grades received. A scanned or electronic copy is accepted, if it contains the elements listed above.

+ Yes

+ No

18

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

19

MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

+ State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

+ LinkedIn

+ College/University Career Services Office or website

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Indeed

+ Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Career Fair

+ GovDelivery

+ Billboard

+ Employee Referral

+ Veterans Organization

+ Government Jobs

+ Diversity Jobs

+ recruitics

+ ZipRecruiter

+ Other

20

If you selected Career Fair or Other, please list the specific fair or source you heard about the MDOT Internship Program.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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