Non-Engineering STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 12 (College)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is excited to announce its search for enthusiastic college students to participate in the 2026 Summer Employment Program! This unique internship opportunity allows students to engage in a variety of projects across multiple disciplines, including communication, data management and analytics, fiscal management, planning, and research, among others. The program is thoughtfully designed to enhance your professional development, enabling you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while working alongside passionate teams dedicated to maintaining and improving transportation in Pennsylvania. If you are eager to expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and contribute to meaningful initiatives, we encourage you to submit your application today!

Positions are available throughout the state, although the availability of roles may vary depending on operational requirements, meaning not every county may have openings. To find out where your home county is located in relation to available opportunities, please refer to PennDOT's District map.

As a Government Service Intern at Engineering District 12, your assignment will align with your academic background, placing you in one of several key units. You may find yourself in the STAMPP unit, where you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing pavement condition data, or in the Right of Way unit, where you will engage with real estate data. Alternatively, you could be assigned to the Community Relations office, where you will learn about public relations strategies, or to the Planning and Programming unit, focusing on the financial aspects of the Transportation Industry. This internship offers a unique opportunity to acquire valuable paraprofessional experience in fields such as accounting, business administration, real estate, journalism, and public administration, equipping you with practical skills that will enhance your career prospects in the public sector.

This internship will be for District 12, which consists of Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland Counties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from May 2025 through August 2025
• Work hours may vary based on position
• Travel may be required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or intending to enroll FULL-TIME or PART-TIME in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree, or advanced program for the fall semester.
• Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania college or university.
• In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.