Internship Program

MDTA Partnership with Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

The MDTA has partnered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to create the Key Bridge Rebuild Internship Program, an annual summer paid public sector opportunity for Maryland college students. The program builds on the MDTA’s commitment to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge while developing the future workforce in the engineering and infrastructure development fields.

The program runs from June through August and welcomed the first cohort in summer 2025. The internship provides hands-on and in-field experiences for students to work alongside Maryland’s industry professionals.

“This program does more than introduce students to careers in transportation, it places them directly in the field, where they gain meaningful, hands-on experience on a critical infrastructure project. Students gain professional skills, collaborate with industry professionals, foster community engagement, and build networks that position them for successful careers.”

Bruce Garner, MDTA Executive Director

Interested in applying?

Applications for Summer 2027 will open in Winter 2026.

Who can apply?

Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at

  • University of Maryland College Park
  • Morgan State University
  • University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • Johns Hopkins University

Majors ranging from Civil/Transportation/Traffic/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Biology, Environmental Science/Policy/Earth Science/Maine and Coastal Science, Water Resources/Hydrology, Communications