Student Internship and Recent Graduate Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) offers meaningful opportunities to students and recent graduates who demonstrate creativity, innovative thinking, and a passion for public service. Students have the opportunity to find paid and unpaid internships that provide real-world work experience while continuing to achieve their academic goals. Recent graduates have the opportunity to kick-start a career in the federal workforce starting at a developmental level.

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1DOT Internship Program

U.S. Department of Transportation is hiring for the summer. 

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking to fill multiple summer positions through the 1DOT Internship Program. This is a paid program for current college students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking to fill multiple summer positions through the 1 DOT Internship Program. This program will be announced utilizing the Pathways Internship hiring authority. This is a paid program for current student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters in a college, trade school, and other qualifying educational institution of higher education and pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution for the duration of the internship as a condition of employment

As a student intern in the 1DOT Internship program, participants will gain a full spectrum of professional experiences to leverage in their growing careers. Interns may work either part- or full-time in varying capacities within the Department.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for DOT’s Internship Program, you must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen;
   
• Be at least 16 years of age on or before the first day of the internship;
   
• Be enrolled in a vocational or trade, undergraduate or graduate program at a 2 to 4-year college or university;
   
• Currently have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4 point scale);
   
• Be able to complete at least 480 hours of work prior to completing your degree/certificate requirements; and Able to obtain or maintain a security clearance

This program will run from May 31, 2026, through August 9, 2026. 

1 DOT Internship Flyer 

DOT will be accepting applications from February 20, 2026 to March 6, 2026
To apply, complete the application linked below AND send your resume and unofficial transcript to OSTHiringEvents@dot.gov.  In order to be considered you must complete the application and submit required documents.