Georgia Department of Transportation Environmental Intern

The Environmental Services Intern will work alongside professional staff within the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Environmental Services. Interns will be assigned to one of three primary program areas—Air, Noise, and Environmental Analysis; Cultural Resources; or Ecology—while gaining foundational knowledge and exposure to each section’s role in the environmental review process for transportation projects. 

Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, the intern will gain hands-on experience supporting environmental compliance and project coordination activities. This internship provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while learning how environmental considerations are integrated into transportation planning and development. 

Key responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting staff with field work and environmental data collection 

• Supporting the preparation and review of documentation required for compliance with federal and state environmental regulations 

• Participating in interagency coordination meetings with federal, state, and local partners 

• Conducting research and analysis related to environmental impacts and regulatory requirements 

• Assisting with project documentation, reporting, and record keeping 

• Observing and learning the processes involved in environmental planning, analysis, and project development 

Through this experience, interns will develop practical knowledge of environmental review procedures, regulatory coordination, and the role environmental specialists play in delivering transportation projects.