Intern at WisDOT

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What's this job like?

​​​​​​​Visit our interactive website to learn more about the day-to-day life of WisDOT interns:

  • Get hands-on experience
  • Explore the transportation field
  • Offices throughout the state
  • Flexible schedules
  • Your safety is a priority
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Hear from interns

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Internship pay rates

Get paid while working in your field of study:

  • Pay increases for returning interns
  • Engineering interns start $21.50-$23.75/hour
  • Mentoring in your field
  • Learn how you can build a career at WisDOT
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Apply now

Open positions include:

  • Civil, structural and environmental engineering
  • Surveying
  • Materials Testing
  • Labor Compliance
  • Planning
  • Records compliance
  • Public communications

2025 Internships: Apply Today!

A classroom of about twenty interns attending safety training. The trainer, a WisDOT engineer, is handing out materials.

It takes a team of many professions and disciplines to maintain, operate and improve the state highway system. WisDOT interns gain real-world experience and contribute directly to Wisconsin's transportation system. Interns may be headquartered in our regional offices in Superior, Eau Claire, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Rapids, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Waukesha/Milwaukee or our Central Office located in Madison. Interested students are encouraged to apply today.

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