Summary

This summer internship with the South Carolina Department of Transportation involves hands-on support in areas like road maintenance, construction oversight, bridge inspections and repairs, and traffic studies across several counties.

Interns will work alongside teams to inspect work, gather data, and assist with projects to ensure everything meets safety and quality standards.

It's ideal for college students studying engineering or related fields who enjoy outdoor work, problem-solving, and learning practical skills in transportation infrastructure.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in or accepted to a two-year college or university program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
Valid motor vehicle operator's license
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfortable with physical demands including bending, stooping, climbing, walking on rough terrain, and working near traffic
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and occasionally outside normal hours during emergencies

Full Job Description

This posting will be used to fill multiple summer internship positions in the Department of Transportation District Four offices located in Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, and York counties. Assists in engineering activities in the Maintenance, Construction, Bridge, and/or Traffic Engineering fields. Responsibilities may include assisting with:

Maintenance: Conducts inspections on contractors (mowing, griding, vegetation, installing traffic markings, etc.). Works directly with crews to obtain quantities for drainage, paving, and bridge repairs. Works with permit technician on driveway and utility permits. Inspects placement of pavement markings.

Construction: Assists certified engineering technician in performing inspection of contractors' work to ensure that materials and workmanship are all in accordance with plans and specifications. This includes asphalt, bridge, paving, earthwork, and concrete work.

Bridge: Inspects timber components for decay, splits, bearing, etc. Inspects concrete components for spalls, delamination, etc. Inspects steel components for corrosion, section loss, cracks, etc. Reviews previous bridge reports before an inspection. Works directly with crews to perform bridge maintenance activities including: establishing grade for pile caps and pile cut offs, placing/screeding concrete, tying reinforcing steel, cutting lumber, sanding/grinding steel beams/bearings/rebar, and drilling/anchoring concrete anchors to attach steel beams. Trains to make full penetration groove welds horizontal, vertical, and overhead.

Traffic: Conducts traffic studies by installing equipment, performing traffic counts, and analyzing data. Performs CADD work by creating and revising traffic plans and detour routes. Learns traffic signal design with exposure from the beginning to end of projects.

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

Requirements

A high school diploma; and 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. A motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Additional Information

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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