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Requisition No: 878621
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DOT INTERN - D5 - 55990834
Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt
Position Number: 55990834
Salary: $15.00/hour
Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 590 / Brevard Maintenance
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES
PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION
CONTACT PERSON: Janelle Cummins
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 321-634-6075
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Janelle.Cummins@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY: $15.00 per hour
HOURS PER WEEK: 10
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
DOT Internship - D5 - Fall 2026 Semester / August to December
This position will provide the intern with knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in the transportation industry, specifically within the Brevard Operations Unit. The selected candidate will perform routine tasks under direct supervision and work across several functional areas within the unit. The intern will also actively participate in team projects and contribute to the Brevard Operations Unit's goals and overall mission.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. You will be mentored by subject matter experts within the office.
Where You Will Work:
Brevard Operations
555 Camp Road
Cocoa, FL 32927
Hourly Rate:
$15.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The Construction Support Office is staffed by engineers dedicated to providing practical assistance and guidance across multiple disciplines. Our mission is to strengthen partnerships, improve policies, and enhance procedures related to construction contracts. As an intern in this office, you will gain exposure to both Construction and Maintenance disciplines, allowing you to develop a well-rounded understanding of our operations and the work that supports them.
The intern will participate in and assist with various engineering activities, including:

• Assess proposed driveway connections in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code and FDOT standards and criteria.
• Review and assess proposed drainage connections in compliance with applicable Florida Administrative Code requirements and FDOT standards.
• Review driveway, drainage, and utility permits.
• Review Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans.
• Learn how to process permits and perform field reviews with permit coordinators.
• Assist construction project managers on various construction-related projects.
• Assist with and review monthly estimates for construction projects.
• Generate monthly reports using Microsoft Office and departmental database programs.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Basic engineering principles and concepts.
• Introductory knowledge of roadway design, drainage, or construction processes.
• Familiarity with Florida Administrative Code or FDOT standards.

Skills in:

• Use of Personal Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Organization, time management, and task prioritization.

Ability to:

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively with others and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.
• Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the Department's policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Students majoring in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Students with an academic status of Junior or above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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