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Capital Facilities Intern (TPT1) | Multiple Positions
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$3,752 - $5,011
per month
Type
Full-Time
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April 14, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping plan and improve state transportation facilities, like headquarters and rest areas, by gathering data, using mapping software, and supporting team efforts to make spaces safer and more efficient.
Interns work under close guidance on tasks like fieldwork and data analysis to support the Washington Department of Transportation's goals.
It's a great fit for college students studying planning or transportation who enjoy hands-on data work, attention to detail, and learning in a structured team environment.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in college with at least two semesters or three quarters completed in a planning or transportation-related field, or equivalent apprenticeship/certification
- Strong analytical thinking to assess data, identify issues, and apply logical solutions
- Clear communication skills for reports, presentations, and collaborating with diverse teams
- Ability to share information simply and effectively with coworkers and the public
- Proficiency in GIS software for digitizing features, spatial analysis, and data manipulation
- Experience or interest in field data collection, including measurements, observations, and note-taking
- Attention to detail for populating attribute tables, validating data, and summarizing findings
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.
Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking to fill several non-permanent internship positions within the Headquarters (HQ) Maintenance & Operations Division.
The Capital Facilities Interns will support the mission of HQ Capital Facilities by assisting in planning efforts that advance resilient, functional, and engaging facilities.
In a training capacity and under close supervision, these roles will contribute to transportation studies and facility planning for HQ Capital Facilities and Safety Rest Areas by collecting, classifying, and summarizing data, and supporting collaborative planning processes.
These positions play a key role in ensuring WSDOT facilities reflect the agency’s vision by promoting safe, inclusive, and operationally effective environments for both the traveling public and staff.
Our top candidates will bring strengths in GIS or field data collection, will demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and apply planning principles in a structured environment.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Capital Facilities Intern will:
- Perform planning duties involving collection, classification and summarization of data for various transportation studies under close supervision.
- Digitize features from satellite imagery and aerial photos using GIS software.
- Populate and validate attribute tables accurately.
- Conduct routine spatial analysis and data manipulation.
- Review documents to extract and summarize targeted information for GIS datasets.
- Collect measurements and observations of structures and assets at facilities around the state.
- Take precise field notes and supplemental photographs for later digitization.
- Assist in developing work plans for field surveys.
- Summarize findings for internal audiences.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Education: Meets the education eligibility requirements for student employment (internship) as outlined in RCW 43.06.420 currently enrolled and completion of at least two semesters or three quarters (or equivalent) of college-level coursework in a planning or transportation-related field at an accredited educational institution, or completion of an accredited apprenticeship or certification program.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess data, identify problems, and apply logical solutions.
- Communication & Working with Others: Skills to speak and write clearly when making reports, letters, or presentations; ability to listen carefully and use information from different places to help conversations, work well with diverse teams and build good relationships with coworkers and the public.
- Sharing Information: Ability to share helpful information with coworkers, explain things in a simple way so everyone can understand and use clear language and the appropriate format to keep people interested and informed.
- Time Management & Organization: Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and complete tasks within deadlines.
- Professionalism & Ethics: Follows standards, safety protocols, and demonstrates integrity.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
The following qualifications are also required:
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from safety rest areas and regional maintenance facilities as needed to support data collection, verification, and planning and training activities.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
- Technical Proficiency: Exposure to Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, GIS Software (e.g. ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) and other digital platforms; demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
- Data Integration and Performance Analysis: Exposure to data creation, integration, spatial analysis, and business intelligence tools, to integrate planning, infrastructure, and operational data to support actionable insights for decision-making and performance tracking.
Important Notes
- This recruitment will be used to fill up to five (5) non-permanent positions and may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- These are non-permanent opportunities, expected to last up to 3 - 6 months.
- Statewide travel is an expectation of these positions and may be required up to 75% of the time. These positions offer flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit www.uscis.gov
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining your experience to date (in reverse chronological order)
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) professional individuals or professors who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05551m in the subject line.
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