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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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
  • Learn how you can build a career at WisDOT
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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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2026 Internships Now Open

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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. Applications for 2025 internships have closed. The application for 2026 internships is now open. Learn more about interning at WisDOT by visiting our handshake profile.