TRANSPORATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION INTERN

TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION INTERN Department of Public Works About the City of Portland Public Works Department: Welcome to the City of Portland's Department of Public Works! At the heart of the vibrant city of Portland, Maine lies the beating pulse of urban sustainability and community well-being - the Department of Public Works. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors, the DPW provides essential public services. Our dedicated engineering team is committed to creating efficient, safe, and sustainable pathways for smooth traffic flow. Job Summary: Ready to trade the classroom for the construction site? As our next Intern, you'll get unfiltered access to the inner workings of the City of Portland. You'll be on the front lines of transportation innovation-inspecting sites, reviewing technical specs, and solving real-world engineering puzzles. If you're looking for significant responsibility and a fast-track to becoming an industry professional, this is where you start. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide hands-on, significant exposure to urban transportation infrastructure projects. Work on Transportation Projects, including large paving projects, sidewalk and ADA construction, and signal work. Review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantities. Direct, monitor, and carry out day-to-day site construction inspection activities under supervision. Additional tasks may include field data collection, measurements, traffic counts, and GIS work as needed. Required Skills & Experience: Current college student at a sophomore level or higher, or current graduate. Some construction and/or engineering experience is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork skills required. Passion for construction and infrastructure projects is a plus. Ability to alternate frequently between being in a stationary position and traversing terrain in varied climates. Ability to frequently move objects such as boxes weighing up to 40 pounds for field work. Rate of Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour for 37.5 hours per week (depends on level of experience). Some overtime will be required and will be compensated. Duration of Internship: 12 weeks to 1 year; end date flexible based on availability of applicant. Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, half hour lunch (start and end times may fluctuate depending on workloads and assigned tasks). Location: 212 Canco Road, Suite B, Portland, Maine 04103 Application Process: Please click Apply to complete the City of Portland Online Application form and upload a cover letter and resume document (in PDF or Word format) before clicking to submit. Applications accepted until May 29th, 2026, or until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at or call 207-874-8624. The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email . Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Group : TEMP Job Family : PART-TIME, TEMP & SEASONAL Posting Start : 02/27/2026 Posting End : 05/29/2026

Created: 2026-03-10