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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Hear from interns

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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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Apply now

Typical positions include:

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

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

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