Reference #: 4735919 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Structural Engineering students for employment during the summer months for the 2025 Summer Employment Program! These internships offer a chance to gain hands-on experience in various engineering projects and processes within our organization If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and are passionate about serving the public, do not miss out on this opportunity to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an intern for the District Safety Specialists, you will gain experience in both fieldwork and office tasks, participating in safety inspections of crews and stockpiles. Furthermore, you will help analyze accident and injury data to identify trends. Your responsibilities will also include contributing to the creation of agendas for Safety Stand Down days and providing instruction at various stations during these events.

Join the PennDOT team as a student intern and gain critical experience that will establish a solid groundwork for your future career.

Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be for Engineering District 9 which consists of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time internship that will run from 5/1/2025 through 8/29/2025 Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may vary based on position Travel may be required You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Students who are interested in a PennDOT internship must meet all of the following requirements: Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester. Acceptable Majors: Safety Sciences Business Administration Applied Science in Environmental Health and Safety Applied Occupational Safety and Health Safety Management Safety Administration Occupational Safety Occupational Safety and Environmental Health Occupational Safety and Health Management Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Science Construction Safety Human Factors and Ergonomics Industrial Hygiene Public Health with a concentration in Industrial Hygiene Occupational Health Sciences Safety Technology Must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher) Must be at least 18 years of age. Condition of Employment: Upon verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License without incident, some positions may be authorized to operate Department vehicles as part of this job.

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). You must attach transcripts to your application. 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or conta t us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.