About the role#
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hiring a Construction Intern for the Branson Engineering Project Office. This is a paid, full-time internship opportunity that follows a rolling schedule. You will work on-site in the Southwest District to support highway infrastructure projects.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and perform construction inspections to verify that contractor activities meet contract requirements, specifications, and engineering principles.
- Inspect routine construction items including asphaltic or concrete paving, grading, base work, small bridges, culverts, utility adjustments, and traffic signals.
- Perform measurements and computations to prepare final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
- Maintain construction documentation and records while preparing progress reports for your supervisor.
- Perform field checks for contractor surveying operations, including acting as a party chief for routine layout and staking or as an instrument operator for complex structures.
- Provide lead worker support by coaching, training, and reviewing the work of others.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include some night work.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program, specifically in Civil Engineering.
- At least 30 credit hours completed or accepted toward your current degree program.
- An overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
- Documentation showing high school or other postsecondary credits are accepted by your current program.
Location & details#
- Location: Branson, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $21.68 to $24.92 per hour.
About State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a government agency based in Jefferson City. It manages public services across departments including agriculture, conservation, corrections, and health. The organization employs over 10,001 people. Its work supports families, communities, and natural resources throughout the state.
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