Summer Engineering Intern

Posting Start Date:

March 2, 2026

Posting End Date:

March 27, 2026

Position Number:



FLSA Status:

Hourly

Department:

Traffic Engineering and Operations

Pay Grade:

PR53

Hourly Rate:

$18.00

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location:

TIP Building (Administrative Offices)

Building Street:

2850 Turnpike Industrial Drive

Building City:

Middletown

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

Building Zip Code:

17057

Work Schedule:

Hybrid

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as "America's First Superhighway"! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.

Pennsylvania residency is required for summer employment.


Job Purpose and Summary


This position provides support to Traffic Engineering staff on a seasonal basis. Work involves providing assistance to traffic engineers for various engineering projects. Work is subject to frequent direction and review.


Essential Functions & Responsibilities


Participates and assists with various traffic engineering projects.

Reviews traffic design and construction criteria.

Attends meeting, workshops, and professional development trainings on various aspects of organizational business policies and procedures.

Performs departmental documentation and administrative tasks as needed.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professional associates, supervisors, and engineering firms.

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Performs related work as required.


Qualifications


High school diploma or equivalent certificate.

Must be currently enrolled into their sophomore, junior or senior year of a post-secondary educational program and be majoring in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering for the upcoming fall semester.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.


Competencies


Customer/Client Focused
Research Skills
Communication Proficiency
Reliability
Teamwork Orientation
Active Listening
Attention to Detail


Physical Demands and Work Environment


Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position may occasional require working long hours and/or working outside of normal work hours. Incumbents must have the physical capability of appropriately standing, stooping, walking, lifting, and carrying heavy tools/equipment when necessary.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.


Disclaimer


The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling .