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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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District 5 Transportation Engineering Summer Intern (12608501)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$17 - $23

per hour

Closes

March 30, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This summer internship involves helping with transportation projects in South Carolina's District 5, such as inspecting road construction, surveying land, testing materials, and preparing reports under close supervision.

It's a hands-on role in construction and maintenance offices across several counties.

A good fit would be a student pursuing studies in engineering or related fields who wants practical experience in civil 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
  • Ability to assist in surveying, construction inspection, and material sampling/testing under direct supervision
  • Familiarity with roadway construction elements like asphalt paving, earthwork, drainage, and concrete placement
  • Proficiency in using surveying equipment to measure elevations, distances, and set controls
  • Capability to perform office duties, including preparing reports in Site Manager and reconciling project quantities

Full Job Description

This position will be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of transportation District 5 Construction and/or Maintenance offices located in Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg.

In the area of Engineering, the responsibilities include:
  • Under direct supervision, 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 closeout 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; 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.

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

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5196633