2026 Civil Engineering/Engineering - Local Government Summer Intern
Company: Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $15 to $20 per hour The
MORPC Local Government Summer Internship Program provides the
opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain
practical work experience with a local government within MORPCs
15-county region to prepare them for possible careers in public
service. MORPC coordinates the recruitment and placement of
students to match each hosts request; hosts make the final hiring
decision and provide an hourly wage. Interns work for a host for a
minimum of 16 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week for a 10- to
14-week period, which means there are both part-time and full-time
positions available. The summer 2026 internship program will begin
on May 12th and will end on August 14th. Interns gain applicable
knowledge to enhance classroom learning by working with current
government professionals throughout Central Ohio and acquire
insights into the services provided by a regional planning
commission. Interns also can attend monthly commission meetings as
well as special MORPC-sponsored events and are paired with a MORPC
staff member to serve as their mentor during the summer internship
program. Previous Civil Engineering/Engineering interns have gained
experience using Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, Hydro CAD,
Streetmix, Adobe Acrobat, FMX, and other software programs on the
job. Specific past assignments include: Regulating private
stormwater BMP (Best Management Practice) that applies to wet, dry,
and bio retention basins Assisting in bridge overhauls, culvert
installations, and road paving Creating site plan reviews for
private housing developments Assisting with construction project
management for capital improvement projects such as roadways,
traffic signals, sidewalks, and shared-use paths Estimating bike
lanes and decorative intersection costs in addition to performing
preliminary route planning Reviewing and submitting sewer right of
way plans in addition to collecting and organizing said plans to be
uploaded to city database Assisting City/County Engineers with
planning processes Creating/updating paybooks, project bill of
materials, and other duties as assigned Qualifications Students
must meet the following requirements: 30 hours of completed college
coursework (preferred) Interest in public service careers GPA 3.0
or higher (preferred) Legally eligible to work in the United States
Reliable transportation to and from work Attend a Central Ohio
college OR attend other college and have access to local housing
Benefits All MORPC internships are paid opportunities! Pay ranges
between $15 to $20 per hour depending on the host. Additional
benefits include practical work experience, mentorship, and
exposure to services offered by a regional planning commission.
Please apply online at http://www.morpc.org/careers/ or you may
mail a resume to: MORPC Attn: GA-2-25 111 Liberty St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215 www.morpc.org No phone calls please.
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