What you need
Due to the large number of applicants, applications missing any of the required documents at the time of submission will be disqualified from the internship application process. Space is limited and the submission of an application will not guarantee placement within an internship program.
How to apply
Online
Please search for Internship opportunities on MassCareers.
You can filter your search to MassDOT and use Internships as your keyword.
More info
You must provide a statement from your college or university verifying your enrollment status in a full-time secondary educational program for the upcoming Fall semester. In order to successfully complete your internship, you will be required to give a presentation on your experience working at MassDOT at the end of the summer.
Contact
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Human Resources
Phone
Call Massachusetts Department of Transportation Human Resources at 617-368-8585
Online
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Human ResourcesEmail Massachusetts Department of Transportation Human Resources atdothuman.resources@dot.state.ma.us
MassDOT internship descriptions
MassDOT provides the exposure, experience, and preparation for interns to leverage their passions through professional development and service to the Commonwealth.
Internship opportunities are available in the following business areas:
Highway Engineering
The Engineering Internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on transportation experience in Highway departments such as Planning, Engineering Design, Operations & Maintenance, Project Management, Asset Management, Project Controls & Performance Management of Roadway Construction, or Bridge & Tunnel Projects.
Highway Operations
As an Operations intern, you will gain real world experience in the front line operations work that keeps our roads safe every day. This opportunity will allow you to see how the professional workforce carries out the important work of issuing permits, collecting traffic data, accident recovery, administering the E-ZPass MA program and more.
Registry of Motor Vehicles
This position allows interns to learn about the business operations vital to RMV services. Interns will learn about the wide variety of transactions completed on a daily basis and gain hands on government organizational knowledge while assisting the residents of the Commonwealth.
Planning & Enterprise Services
This business area includes all of the operational departments needed for MassDOT. Internship opportunities are available in a variety of areas including:
- IT
- Human Resources
- Transportation Planning
- General Services (Facilities Management)
- Fiscal & Audit
- Legal
Rail & Transit
The Rail & Transit Division partners with organizations and Regional Transportation Authorities to provide safe transportation options throughout the Commonwealth. Interns will learn about the transportation systems outside of Boston by assisting with the analysis of transit project data and monitoring transportation services.
Aeronautics
The Aeronautics Division works with the municipal airports throughout the Commonwealth to provide safe air travel. Interns will help collect & analyze data, research new operational methods and develop policies around cutting edge technology like drones.
Various annual internships in various locations in MA with various deadlines!!