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Transportation Specialist Pathways Student Intern

This is a developmental position in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The student trainee will develop knowledge and skills in performing various transportation specialist functions, including planning, environmental protection, real estate, finance, and civil rights. The incumbent will assist senior transportation specialists in performing tasks in one or more of these functional areas.

The Student Trainee (Transportation Specialist) Pathways Intern will:
  • Assist higher-graded specialists in providing leadership, interpretation, guidance, and training related to state departments of transportation and local agency transportation projects and programs.
  • Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, and similar events.
  • Assist the Division in completing project and program reviews and tracking progress on the Division’s annual work plan.
  • Receive on-the-job training to develop knowledge and skills relevant to a career in one or more transportation programs.
  • Perform assigned duties per established regulations and procedures.

The ideal candidate has an interest and education in one or more programs that support transportation project development and delivery, including planning, environmental protection, real estate, finance, engineering, program management, and civil rights. The candidate also possesses strong academic achievement and excellent communication skills and is willing to learn about a broad range of transportation-related topics. Fluent Spanish language preferred.

This is a Student Internship position under the Pathways Internship Program.
To qualify for this Internship, you MUST be a continuing student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters for the duration of the internship as a condition of employment, taking at least a half-time course load. You will be required to provide documentation to support eligibility. Students may be employed throughout the academic year.