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
Field and office settings
Offices throughout the state
Work-life balance with flexible schedules
Your safety is a priority

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Find out how past interns describe their experience at WisDOT:

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Internship pay rates

Get paid while working in your field of study:

Engineering interns pay rates from $23.75/hour-$26.00/hour
Pay increases for returning interns
Mentoring in your field
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Typical positions include:

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

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2027 Internship Information

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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. The application for 2026 internships is now closed. Stay tuned for information about 2027 internships. The application for 2027 internships will be posted in August. Learn more about interning at WisDOT by visiting our handshake profile.