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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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District 3 Transportation Engineering Technician I Summer Internship (12608301)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 3

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$17 - $23

per hour

Closes

March 30, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This summer internship involves hands-on work in transportation engineering, helping with tasks like inspecting road construction, surveying land, testing materials, and preparing reports in offices across several South Carolina counties.

It's perfect for college students studying engineering or related fields who want practical experience in building and maintaining roads and infrastructure.

Expect a paid position at $17-23 per hour, ideal for those eager to learn on-site skills in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in or accepted to a two-year college or university program
  • Program must be in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
  • Ability to assist with surveying using equipment for measurements and controls
  • Capability to help inspect construction activities like asphalt paving, earthwork, drainage, and concrete placement
  • Proficiency in office tasks such as preparing reports and reconciling project quantities in Site Manager

Full Job Description

This posting will be used to fill multiple summer internship positions in the Department of Transportation District 3 Construction and/or Maintenance offices located in Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, and Oconee Counties.

In the area of Engineering, the responsibilities include:

  • Assists in the areas of surveying, construction, inspection and/or material sampling and testing.

  • Assists roadway inspectors in the inspection of roadway construction, including areas of asphalt paving, earthwork, base, drainage operations, and concrete placement operations.

  • Aids with office duties, preparing construction reports and daily work reports in Site Manager, assists with reconciling quantities to close out projects.

  • Assists survey parties, uses surveying equipment correctly to measure elevation, distance, and set vertical and horizontal controls.

Pay rate is between $17.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year college or university program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.

Additional Information

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

Non Discrimination Statement:

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5197561