An internship with MassDOT gives students an opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to work that keeps Massachusetts moving.
Find an opportunity that fits your interests. MassDOT offers internships across a variety of business areas.
Highway Engineering
Gain hand-on transportation experience in areas such as planning, engineering design, operations & maintenance, project management, asset management, project controls & performance management of roadway construction, or bridge & tunnel projects.
Highway Operations
See firsthand what it takes to keep Massachusetts roadways operating safely every day. Opportunities may include traffic operations, permitting, data collection and analysis, roadway safety, and other operational programs.
Research & Materials
Get hands-on experience with the science and engineering behind Massachusetts transportation infrastructure. MassDOT’s Research and Materials Section tests and evaluates materials used in highway construction and supports quality assurance, applied research, specifications, and emerging construction technologies.
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Learn about the operations that support RMV services and the many transactions provided to Massachusetts residents. Internships can offer exposure to both customer-facing services and the work that happens behind the scenes.
Planning & Enterprise Services
Explore the operational and professional services that support MassDOT. Internship opportunities may include:
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Transportation Planning
- General Services / Facilities Management
- Fiscal & Audit
- Legal
Rail & Transit
Learn how MassDOT works with transportation organizations and Regional Transit Authorities to help provide transportation options throughout Massachusetts. Depending on the opportunity, interns may assist with project analysis, data, planning, and transportation services.
Aeronautics
Explore the work of MassDOT Aeronautics Division and its partnership with municipal airports across the Commonwealth to support safe air travel. Interns will help collect & analyze data, research new operational methods and develop policies around cutting-edge technology like drones.
Ready to Apply?
Internship opportunities are competitive and space is limited. Submit a complete application and all required documents by the deadline listed in the posting.
Submission of an application will not guarantee placement within an internship program.
Follow the instructions below. Applications will be accepted online each Spring.
Find a MassDOT internship
- Visit the MassCareers website
Search current opportunities through the Commonwealth’s employment site. - Search for MassDOT
Use MassDOT In the "Agency" filter. - Search internships
Enter internships in the keywork search to find available opportunities. - Find an opportunity that interests you.
Review the position description, qualifications, location, and application requirements. - Apply online
Follow the instructions in the individual job posting and make sure you submit all required materials.
Tip
Internship opportunities are competitive and space is limited. Submit a complete application and all required documents by the deadline listed in the posting.
Submission of an application will not guarantee placement within an internship program.
Connect
Have a question about internships or the application process? Contact Massachusetts Department of Transportation Human Resources DOTHuman.Resources@dot.state.ma.us.
Connect with recruitersTalentAcquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
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