Who is Central Federal Lands Highway Division?
- At Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), we work in the most beautiful locations in our Nation. That’s because all our projects connect to and traverse federal lands, including National Parks, National Forests, and Wildlife Refuges. Our partners rely upon us to solve unique project challenges that are wide-ranging in environment, geography, and complexity, through engineering solutions that are both culturally and environmentally sensitive to the context of the land. We are seeking students in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields to join us in providing planning, design, and construction administration of roadway, trail, and bridge projects. We are offering internship, entry-level, and mid-level opportunities.
- Learn more: Why Work for Federal Lands Highway – YouTube
Through the Pathways Program, the Division offices hire college students majoring in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, Geomatics (Surveying) Engineering, Environmental Engineering, etc. to fill short-term staffing needs. This program is a mechanism for recruitment into entry-level positions within FLH. The program provides an excellent opportunity for on-the-job experience, preparing the student for potential future consideration for employment with the Federal Highway Administration and the transportation industry.
Eligibility Requirements
Current students must be U.S. Citizens in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Features of the Program
- You may be employed year-round and appointments may be made at any time during the year, including summer.
- You may work full-time or part-time schedules. You can adjust your work hours to fit your schedule, without exceeding 40 hours per week. Your work schedule should not interfere with your academic schedule.
- Students in the program may be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment when they have:
- Completed at least 640 hours of career-related work
- Completed the educational requirements for graduation
- Received a positive performance evaluation and recommendation from the office in which they worked as an Intern.
We are currently accepting graduating seniors to our Entry-Level Career Development (CDP) Program!
- If you’re a Civil Engineering student graduating in Spring 2024 and a U.S. citizen with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you can apply directly by emailing your resume and unofficial transcript to @Jessee, Erin (FHWA). Prospective candidates are required to submit their resume and transcript within a two-week period from the receipt of this email.
- This program allows entry-level individuals to continue exploring aspects within civil engineering by rotating between disciplines such as hydraulics, safety, environment while gaining hands-on experience in highway design and construction management.
For Construction Recent Grads with a Construction background:
- If you have at least 1 year of experience, or one year of graduate level education, consider applying to this role: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/745179400
Benefits:
- Qualify for up to $60k in student loan repayment.
- Receive 40-80 hours of paid training annually.
- Generous PTO, including 11 Federal Holidays and flexible annual and sick leave.
- Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with a mix of telework and in-office days.
- Access rotational opportunities to expand your technical expertise.
- Contribute to sustainable solutions that preserve and protect our nation’s natural treasures.
- Improve accessibility to federal lands, including National Parks and National Forests.
- Work in breathtaking landscapes.
- And more!