College and Graduate Student Internship Program

The Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) student intern team is expanding! Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience working in a fast-paced, progressive transportation department and develop the skills needed for a career in multimodal, mobility-focused transportation planning or public administration.

Interns may join one of the following work programs:

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Program: Planning, Data, & Design
• Complete Streets Paving & Sidewalks
• Major Projects Division
• Parking & Mobility Division
• Planning & Project Development
• Right of Way Management
• Survey
• Traffic Engineering

Read the full descriptions for each team here.

Interns are greatly encouraged to work at least two days per week in the office and may be required to attend on-site meetings as needed. Staff are planning bi-weekly field trips and trainings that cannot be attended remotely. Internships begin in Summer or Fall 2024. Applicants must be currently enrolled full time in a Community College, Undergraduate Program, or Graduate Program.

Applications are due by Sunday, February 11, 2024.

For any comments or questions, you may email oakdotinternships[at]oaklandca[dot]gov.