This position will be filled based on previous experience as an engineering student intern. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two rate of $ 2 1.91 per hour
and year-three rate of $23.44 per hour. Job Location: Sikeston District Office The highway design intern d uties may range from technician-level to entry-level professional depending on student knowledge, skills, and abilities. The design intern performs computations for preparation of detailed construction plans for a portion of, or a complete, highway project. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
What you'll do: - Assists designs projects, including but not limited to, bridge replacements and resurfacing utilizing engineering software; prepares reconnaissance and conceptual reports and other project correspondence, including but not limited to, environmental impact statements.
- Utilizes computer aided design & drafting software and various other computer software packages to assist in the preparation of computer-generated design plans for project assignments; prepares summaries of quantities.
- Delineates right of way on plans and computes areas; prints microfilm plans and maps for survey research and
requests. - Attends public meetings. Prepares handouts, displays, project overviews, maps and photos for public hearings and presentations.
- Researches historical databases and records; locates and reproduces highway plans that are kept on microfilm or compact disk for designers, the general public, contractors, consultants, and utility companies.
- Determines highway design features such as highway grades, typical roadway sections, earthwork quantities, elevations, profiles, horizontal and vertical alignment, bridges, and functional classes in accordance to design standards.
- Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.
What you'll need for success: - Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
- Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
- Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
Special working conditions and job characteristics: More reasons to love this position: MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator . This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.
If you have questions about this position, please contact: sehr@modot.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-01
