A 2026 Government Service Internships - PennDOT (College)

Reference #: 5152451

THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking for non-engineering college students for employment during the summer months for the 2026 Summer Employment Program!This internship will allow you to develop your technical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. If you enjoy working in an active, fast-paced environment while performing a public service, check out this opportunity and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

PennDOT has several opportunities for students to kick-start their career in Summer 2026! You can gain valuable experience in areas such as accounting, fine arts, humanities, journalism, public administration and social sciences. This is your chance to put your college training to use, gain indispensable skills, and experience the satisfaction of public service.

PennDOT Interns enjoy opportunities in various areas of PennDOT operations. Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be headquartered throughout PennDOT's Engineering Districts. Opportunities are based on operational needs, so there may not be open positions for each job title in every county. To see counties where you might be interested in working, view PennDOT's District map.

Click on the hyperlink(s) below to be routed to the application for that opportunity. You must complete a separate application for each district's internship(s) you wish to be considered for.

PennDOT, Engineering District 1

(Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren Counties) Non-Engineering STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 1 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 2

(Clearfield, Centre, Clinton, Cameron, McKean, Potter, Mifflin, Elk, and Juniata Counties) Permit Office Intern - PennDOT District 2 (College) Press Office Intern - PennDOT - District 2 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 3

(Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, and Bradford Counties) Press Office Intern - PennDOT District 3 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 4

(Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties) Non-Engineering STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 4 (College) Fiscal Intern - PennDOT District 4 (College) Press Office Intern - PennDOT District 4 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 5

(Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties) Right of Way & Real Estate Acquisition Intern - District 5 (College) Roadway Field Survey Intern - District 5 STAMPP (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 8

(Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry Counties) Non-Engineering STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 8 (College) Permit Office Intern - PennDOT District 8 (College) Right of Way and Real Estate Acquisition Intern (College) Press Office Intern - PennDOT District 8 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 9

(Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, Fulton, and Somerset Counties) STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 9 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 10

(Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson Counties) STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 10 (College)

PennDOT, Engineering District 12

(Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties) Non-Engineering STAMPP Intern - PennDOT District 12 (College)

Dauphin County

Communications Office Intern - PennDOT (College) Audit Intern - PennDOT (College) Business Intern - PennDOT - (College) Office Support Intern - Bureau of Maintenance, Maintenance Systems Support Division (College) Administrative Intern (College)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time internship that will run between May and August with flexible start and end dates.

Work hours will vary based on position Some positions may require travel 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

Please click on the link above for the internship(s) you are interested in to see eligibility requirements. You must submit an application for each internship you wish to be considered for.

Special Requirement:

Certain positions may require a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License 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 to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.