About the role#
This internship with the Missouri Department of Transportation offers hands-on experience in the Southeast District. You will work on tasks ranging from technician-level support to entry-level professional engineering duties. The role is based in Sikeston, Missouri, and runs through the summer of 2027. You will work under moderate supervision to support traffic operations and project compliance.
What you'll do#
- Prepare permits for utility companies, contractors, and developers for work on the department right of way.
- Attend meetings to explain department policies and procedures regarding permit applications.
- Review proposed construction plans for feasibility, including drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, and traffic flow.
- Recommend plan modifications and coordinate permit work with other district departments.
- Evaluate work zone requests and approve or restrict activity based on community and traffic impact.
- Conduct field inspections of projects and work zones.
- Measure traffic control devices to confirm they meet departmental standards.
- Review work related to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program with at least 12 credit hours.
- Engineering candidates must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours toward your current degree program. High school or other postsecondary credits must be accepted by your current program and reflected on your transcript.
- An overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Sikeston, Missouri.
- Work is performed on-site.
- The role is full-time with standard hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- This is a paid internship. Please note that the work environment involves exposure to physical hazards and health and safety risks.
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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