{"id":254,"date":"2026-02-19T23:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/?page_id=254"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:25:10","slug":"wa-student-infrastructure-workforce-internship-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/wa-student-infrastructure-workforce-internship-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WA Student Infrastructure Workforce Internship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-danger-color\">Update 3\/18\/2026: <\/mark>Application has closed and are under review. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Deadline: March 13, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are offering exciting high school &amp; undergraduate Infrastructure internship opportunities for&nbsp;<strong>high school (juniors and seniors) and college-level (freshmen through junior) students<\/strong>&nbsp;interested in&nbsp;<strong>infrastructure (transportation, engineering, planning, computer science, and more)<\/strong>. This learning opportunity provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the infrastructure workforce, build their resume, and engage with mentors who will offer guidance, training, and support throughout the experience. This valuable opportunity supports students\u2019 understanding of what diverse careers in Infrastructure might look like and exposes them to the many benefits offered through these careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>List of WSDOT placements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026_UW_WSDOT_ConstructionInfustructureInternshipDescription.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WSDOT Construction &amp; Infrastructure Intern, Public Transportation Division<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026_UW_WSDOT_CompleteStreetsIntern.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WSDOT Complete Streets Implementation Team Intern<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026_UW_WSDOT_DigitalDeliveryIntern.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WSDOT Digital Delivery Intern<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026_UW_WSDOT_FishPassageDeliveryInternshipDescription.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"262\">WSDOT Fish Passage Delivery Intern<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pactrans-forms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026_UW_WSDOT_Hydro_FPDesign_InternshipDescription.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WSDOT Hydraulics Office Fish Passage Design Intern<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants will be reviewed and paired with a host agency based on geography, skills, and availability.*<br>*<em>We cannot guarantee placement with an agency due to the above considerations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internship Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Early April to June 30, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work Hours<\/strong>: 10-15 hours per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stipend<\/strong>: Up to $4,500 total (Divided into two payments at 6-week intervals over the course of the internship. Final payment by 6\/30\/2026). *Note &#8211; some internships require personal protective equipment (PPE). Your mentor will provide more information on required PPE as needed per your job duties. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be high school junior or senior student, <em>or<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be college-level freshman, sophomore, or junior student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>No professional experience required<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out the form and choose your top two internship preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach a resume, cover letter and at least 1 personal <strong>or <\/strong>professional reference (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your cover letter should explain your interest in the position(s) and identify the qualities you have that prepare you for this opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include information on what you plan to or currently study, and why this internship may benefit your studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are accepted and started on a rolling basis. This site will close when there are no more placements available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update 3\/18\/2026: Application has closed and are under review. Deadline: March 13, 2026 We are offering exciting high school &amp; undergraduate Infrastructure internship opportunities for&nbsp;high school (juniors and seniors) and college-level (freshmen through junior) students&nbsp;interested in&nbsp;infrastructure (transportation, engineering, planning, computer science, and more). 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