Laboratory Testing Engineering Intern PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting enthusiastic college students to participate in the 2026 Summer Employment Program. This internship offers a chance to engage in various materials testing programs across multiple engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, chemical, materials and others related to highway transportation applications. The program aims to enhance your professional skills, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge to impactful work while collaborating with committed teams that contribute to the state's infrastructure. If you are eager to learn, develop, and make a difference, we encourage you to apply today

The Bureau of Construction and Materials at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is currently inviting student interns to engage in various projects and tasks within the Laboratory Testing Section. As an intern, you will gain practical experience in laboratory testing programs that involve materials such as steel, rebar, reflective materials, paint, concrete, aggregate products, asphalt, cement, and soils. Interns will be involved in activities including sample logging, conducting tests in both laboratory and field environments, as well as the storage, disposal, and reporting of results.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from May 2026 through August 2026
• Work hours will vary based on position
• Compensation is credit based:
• Less than 90 credits - $21.23
• Over 90 credits - $22.13
• 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.
• Acceptable major:
  • Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 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.

If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in a summer position with PennDOT, please see the Student Summer Worker job posting to explore additional job opportunities. For example, if you intend to enroll in college for the first time in the Fall, you may be eligible for a Student Summer Worker position in DOT's Summer Employment Program

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 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.

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