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ODOT is actively involved in developing Oregon's system of highways and bridges, public transportation services, rail passenger and freight systems, and bicycle and pedestrian paths. There are currently employment opportunities for all levels of engineers ranging from high school student to registered Professional Engineer. ODOT has a four level professional engineering series designed to develop staff into professional engineering experts in a variety of technical transportation‑related disciplines. Entry into the professional series requires classification as an Engineer Intern or Engineer-in-Training; or a degree that qualifies the applicant to take the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Once employed, ODOT offers mentoring and training opportunities to meet the criteria for obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
There are a number of management level and supervisory positions available for seasoned professionals in many of ODOT’s engineering disciplines*. Visit www.odotjobs.com to view current openings and then subscribe to receive notification when positions are newly posted. The programs below describe opportunities for students and new graduates to enter ODOT’s professional series.
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ODOT is proud to be an AA/EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce.
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High School Engineering Program
This program provides a paid apprenticeship experience to high achieving students. Participants explore career opportunities in transportation engineering and perform office, field, research or technical work. Students must be in good academic standing with strong performance in math and science courses. Visit www.odotjobs.com to find available internship positions. Applications are accepted only when vacancies are advertised.
College Internship Program
The College Internship Program is designed to allow students matriculating through an accredited post-secondary program the opportunity to gain practical experience. These are paid experiences and students may also be eligible to receive academic credit from their respective institutions.
Our internship program is a competitive, national program garnering interest from talented students from across America. In 2008 ODOT hired 56 interns with an average GPA of 3.4 from schools such as BYU, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Louisiana Tech, Oregon State, Oregon Tech, Texas Southern and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. To qualify, applicants must be in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited program and recommended by their faculty advisors. We are seeking to train and develop students to assume responsible roles in the agency and offer exciting opportunities in engineering disciplines* as well as in Environmental Science, Geology, Heavy Equipment/ Diesel Mechanic, Natural Resources and Planning. Applications are accepted only when vacancies are advertised. Visit www.odotjobs.com for specific positions and application details.
*ODOT Engineering Disciplines: Bridge, Roadway, Traffic, Geotechnical, Pavement, Materials, Hydraulic, Environmental, Acoustical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
*Additional ODOT Technical Disciplines
Archeology, Biology, Geology, Surveying, Photogrammetry, Geodetic Control, Construction Administration, Project and Program Management, Cost Estimating, Construction Scheduling, Landscape Architecture, Right of Way Acquisition, Property Management, Transportation Operations, Transportation Planning and Transportation Modeling.
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