Position Summary MassDOT’s Aeronautics Division is searching for an Intern to support the MassDOT Drone Program. This role will work alongside stakeholders in MassDOT Aeronautics, MassDOT Highway, and the MBTA, and will work directly with Drone Program leadership to address and develop unmanned aircraft system (UAS, or “drone”) projects supporting transportation use cases. The Aeronautics Division is the Commonwealth lead to evaluate the utility of drones across MassDOT and other Commonwealth agencies, and is developing the policy, procedures, and operational …
Aeronautics Drone Internship Summer 2026
Transit Intern Summer 2026
Position Summary The MassDOT Rail and Transit Division oversees the Commonwealth’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities, MassDOT’s freight and passenger rail program and works closely with the MBTA. The Rail & Transit Intern will work the Manager of Transit Programs and the Transit Project Manager to support a variety of initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities Assisting with the analysis of transit project data, including ridership reports for intercity bus transportation, transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities, commuter bus, and other …
Environmental Internship Summer 2026
Position Summary: The Intern will support the Environmental Services Section by reviewing MassDOT projects statewide to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Duties may include reviewing project construction plans, analyzing project areas using ArcGIS, evaluating projects against environmental regulations, reviewing and developing permit applications, and performing occasional field work. Duties and Responsibilities: The Intern will work closely with MassDOT staff to complete all tasks and will gain a broad range of knowledge in environmental regulations including the Clean …
Mobility Program Internship Summer 2026
Position Summary: MassDOT is advancing its work to modernize its services on local and state roadways, making them safe for everyone, enhancing public transit, expanding walking and biking networks, completing trail vision, and increasing accessibility and resiliency of the entire roadway network. This position will be part of the Program Management Team within the Chief Engineer’s Office that is responsible for developing the strategy, policies, partnerships, and projects to expand the agency’s portfolio of work around mobility, safety, and resiliency, …
Rail Internship Summer 2026
Position Summary The MassDOT Rail and Transit Division oversees the Commonwealth’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities, MassDOT’s freight and passenger rail program, oversees approx. 300 miles of rail, as well as awards state grants for business improvement projects and federal funding for At-grade crossing improvements. This co-op would work closely with Rail Assistant Project Managers and Rail Project Manager on projects across the state. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in overseeing and managing maintenance work done on MassDOT owned or controlled property. …
Security Management Internship Summer 2026
Duties & Responsibilities The MassDOT/MBTA Security & Emergency Management (S&EM) department serves the MassDOT Highway Division, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics Division, as well as the MBTA. Our capabilities and responsibilities include: Design and integration of security upgrades at facilities and on board transit vehicles. A dedicated security network and supporting infrastructure. Employee/contractor badging and access control system. An extensive security video system with stationary and mobile (bus/drone) cameras. 24/7 security operations center monitoring for incidents and maintenance issues. Emergency …
Aeronautics Engineering Internship Summer 2026
Position Summary MassDOT interns have the chance to work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the state. Duties include going on site visits, working on exciting and significant projects, and delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on transportation in the Commonwealth. The internship also provides an opportunity to network with professionals across the state. The Engineering Internship Program typically runs 12 weeks from June through the end of August. Students must …
The Lab at MassDOT Innovation Summer Internship 2026
About our Team We are a small start-up team of two people in the office of the Secretary of Transportation, focused on experimentation and prototyping new approaches to addressing mobility challenges for the people of Massachusetts. Those prototypes are designed to be able to scale if successful and create learning opportunities for all parties if they fail. The team works across the divisions of MassDOT, with the MBTA, RTAs, and collaborators in academia, industry, local government, advocacy, and resident groups. …
IT Application Business Analyst Developer Internship Summer 2026
Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated AI Engineering Intern with a passion for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data-driven development. You will work alongside our MassDOT Technology division’s AI Engineering team to design, build, and deploy AI/ML applications and data pipelines using AWS services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience applying machine learning and AI techniques in a cloud-native environment. Duties and Responsibilities AI & Machine Learning Responsibilities Develop and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) …