Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)

The Tone:
This is an Engineering Internship at Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), located in Helena and various district areas throughout Montana. MDT is dedicated to ensuring safe travel for all in Montana by improving and maintaining the state’s transportation infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in problem-solving and teamwork, contributing to projects that directly benefit the traveling public. Interns will gain invaluable hands-on experience and be integrated into a large workforce of experts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Throughout Montana (Hybrid)
• Pay: $20.50–$22.25 hourly
• Team: Varies within the Engineering Division
• Mission: Engage in projects that directly impact Montana’s traveling public.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Review: Perform on-site visits and field reviews for active construction or future planning and design projects.
• Report Writing: Compile and write reports based on project observations and data.
• Construction Oversight: Provide oversight and inspection for construction of roads and bridges, including paving, seal and cover, striping, earthwork, and grading.
• Technical Support: Conduct material testing and sampling, perform surveying tasks, and utilize GIS mapping for project support.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor contractors’ progress on active projects to ensure compliance and schedule adherence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a college, university, or technical school studying Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering Technology. Other engineering majors may be considered.
• Experience: College/University applicants must have completed at least 60 credit hours by end of Spring 2026. Technical School applicants (2-year program) must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by end of Spring 2026. Applicants within six months of their graduation date are also eligible.
• Skills: Construction project oversight and inspection, material testing and sampling, surveying techniques, GIS mapping, technical report writing.