Early Career


Now accepting applications for our CEO Intern Fellows Program for Diverse Groups!
Please find more details below. To apply, click on the “View All Jobs” menu to access the link to the job posting.
— Application deadline is March 15th. —

Start Your Career Early at the PA Turnpike

The PA Turnpike is committed to investing in our future.  We have developed three early career programs directed to young people looking to get a jump start in our industry.  We offer programs for high school students, college students and recent college graduates.  Whether you’re a summer help, CEO intern or participant in our innovative and unique Trainee Programs, you will gather hands- on experience from the best in the industry.  We move more than 500,000 vehicles across Pennsylvania every day — and we can move your career forward starting on day one.  

  • PA Turnpike Trainee Programs

    Our unique Trainee Programs provide employment for college graduates interested in Engineering or IT positions.  The program allows trainees to test drive disciplines within a given department and get placed in the concentration that best suits them, resulting in a permanent position. 

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  • Engineering Trainee Program

    As an Engineering Trainee Program (ETP) hire, you will work for a period of time in each engineering discipline – roadway, bridge, traffic, environmental and construction – to learn from the best in the industry. Once the program is complete, ETP trainees become full-time employees in the discipline of their choice.

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  • IT Trainee Program

    Join our IT department and work with experts in GeoAnalytics, enterprise business solutions, technology infrastructure and cyber security among other areas. At the conclusion of the trainee program, you’ll have a clear understanding of all IT’s business units and how they interact — plus more familiarity with the work of other departments.

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  • CEO Intern Fellows Program

    The CEO Intern Fellows Program introduces college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates from underrepresented groups to careers in transportation. In addition to the opportunity to gain real work experience at the PA Turnpike, CEO Intern Fellows collaborate on a project addressing a significant issue in the transportation sector and present their findings to members of senior staff.

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CEO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Take advantage of an opportunity to intern with senior executive leaders guiding a world-class, 565-mile interstate system. We offer positions in Engineering, Finance, Communications and Marketing, Human Resources, Public Safety and Maintenance for full-time upperclassmen. Work daily with decision makers at a $1.3 billion a year enterprise.

Learn more about the CEO Internship Program

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Our summer internship is a new program offering paid positions in either IT or Engineering. Applicants for these positions must be majoring in the respective field and entering at least their sophomore year of college.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Our summer employment program provides opportunities to individuals 18 years and older with positions in most PA Turnpike departments.  These positions are paid and do necessitate current enrollment in an academic program, trade school or military service.

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Summer Communications Intern
Summer Communications Intern Middletown, PA, US, 17057 Dec 9, 2025
Strategy and Communications Middletown, PA, US, 17057 80001539
Summer Groundskeeper
Summer Groundskeeper King of Prussia, PA, US, 19406 Nov 21, 2025
Operations/Projects-East King of Prussia, PA, US, 19406 80004467
Summer Clerk
Summer Clerk King of Prussia, PA, US, 19406 Nov 25, 2025
Operations/Projects-East King of Prussia, PA, US, 19406 80001476
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Malvern, PA, US, 19355 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Malvern, PA, US, 19355 80006521
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant New Cumberland, PA, US, 17070 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance New Cumberland, PA, US, 17070 80006519
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Somerset, PA, US, 15501 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Somerset, PA, US, 15501 80006138
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Everett, PA, US, 15537 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Everett, PA, US, 15537 80006517
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Newville, PA, US, 17241 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Newville, PA, US, 17241 80006139
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Plymouth Meeting, PA, US, 19462 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Plymouth Meeting, PA, US, 19462 80006141
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Shade Gap, PA, US, 17255 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Shade Gap, PA, US, 17255 80006518
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Jeannette, PA, US, 15644 Dec 11, 2025
Maintenance Jeannette, PA, US, 15644 80006140
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant McDonald, PA, US, 15057 Dec 11, 2025
Maintenance McDonald, PA, US, 15057 80006516
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant White Haven, PA, US, 18661 Dec 11, 2025
Maintenance White Haven, PA, US, 18661 80006523
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Quakertown, PA, US, 18951 Dec 11, 2025
Maintenance Quakertown, PA, US, 18951 80006522
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Pittston, PA, US, 18640 Dec 11, 2025
Maintenance Pittston, PA, US, 18640 80006524
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Gibsonia, PA, US, 15044 Dec 11, 2025
Maintenance Gibsonia, PA, US, 15044 80006515
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Denver, PA, US, 17517 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Denver, PA, US, 17517 80006520
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant
Summer Auto Mechanic Assistant Bensalem, PA, US, 19020 Dec 10, 2025
Maintenance Bensalem, PA, US, 19020 80006142
Summer Information Technology Intern
Summer Information Technology Intern Middletown, PA, US, 17057 Dec 9, 2025
Information Technology Middletown, PA, US, 17057 80004464
Summer Clerk
Summer Clerk Plymouth Meeting, PA, US, 19462 Nov 25, 2025
Finance & Administration Plymouth Meeting, PA, US, 19462 80006143
Summer Clerk
Summer Clerk Everett, PA, US, 15537 Nov 25, 2025
Finance & Administration Everett, PA, US, 15537 80006144
Summer Groundskeeper
Summer Groundskeeper Middletown, PA, US, 17057 Nov 21, 2025
Engineering Middletown, PA, US, 17057 80001483
Summer Engineering Intern
Summer Engineering Intern King of Prussia, PA, US, 19406 Dec 12, 2025
Engineering King of Prussia, PA, US, 19406 80006149
Summer Engineering Intern
Summer Engineering Intern Middletown, PA, US, 17057 Dec 12, 2025
Engineering Middletown, PA, US, 17057 80005913
Summer Engineering Intern
Summer Engineering Intern Pittston, PA, US, 18640 Dec 13, 2025
Engineering Pittston, PA, US, 18640 80006148