About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in St. James, Missouri. You will work within the Missouri Department of Transportation, specifically at the St. James Engineering Project Office. The role involves inspecting construction projects to ensure they meet contract terms, plans, and engineering standards. You will work under moderate supervision and may occasionally perform night work.
What you'll do#
- Inspect routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, and contract terms.
- Assist with coordinating and performing inspections to verify contractor compliance.
- Support inspections of asphalt and concrete plants, paving, grading, small bridges, and culverts.
- Help inspect utility adjustments, traffic signals, signing, and lighting.
- Perform measurements and computations for final plans, change orders, and contractor payment estimates.
- Provide field checks for contractor surveying and assist the party chief with layout and staking.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an ABET-accredited bachelor's or post-bachelor's program in Civil Engineering.
- At least 30 credit hours completed or accepted toward your current degree.
- An overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
- Documentation showing all credits are accepted by your current program.
Location & details#
- Location: St. James, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Travel: 0 to 10 percent.
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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