1DOT Internship Program (Pathways)

Office of the Secretary of Transportation

Washington, DC · internship · Entry

$32,435 – $77,306

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a temporary federal internship with the Department of Transportation beginning in May 2027, designed for undergraduates and graduate students to gain hands-on experience across engineering, IT, policy, finance, and other transportation-related fields. Interns work full-time during summer and part-time during the academic year while maintaining at least half-time enrollment in their degree program.

Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of Transportation’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

U.S. Citizen
At least 16 years old
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least half-time basis in an accredited educational institution
Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA throughout internship
Submit official or unofficial transcript at application
Provide proof of continuing enrollment each term

Nice to have

Relevant degree program in Engineering, Mathematics, IT, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Communications, Management, Data Analytics, Transportation, or related field
Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and attention to detail
Strong organizational and communication skills