2027 Summer Materials Intern - Jefferson City

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT in Jefferson City seeks a materials intern to sample and test materials for highway construction, under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include testing aggregates at quarries, preparing bituminous samples, and helping maintain records; candidates must be enrolled in relevant degree programs, and ABET accreditation is preferred for engineering tracks.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, 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.

Responsibilities

• Samples and tests construction materials (steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, cement) for specification conformity.
• Tests aggregate production quality and gradation at quarries; approves/rejects material.
• Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes and coordinates with contractor.
• May inspect plants producing bituminous mixtures to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintains records of test results and production for projects or maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

This position will be filled at a rate contingent on previous relevant intern experience.

Job Location: Central District Office, 1511 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The materials intern samples and tests general construction and maintenance materials to ensure that materials and products used in state highway construction and maintenance activities comply with specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

A day in the life:

• Samples and tests general construction materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to determine if materials conform to specifications and approves/rejects material for intended use.
• Samples and tests fine and course aggregate production for quality and gradation specification compliance at quarries supplying materials for department projects and approves/rejects material.
• Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes; coordinates with contractor on trial mix information.
• May perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine if the material produced conforms to specifications and approves or rejects the material.
• May perform inspections of prestressed or precast concrete and special sampling and testing of materials required on federal aid projects.
• May maintain records of test results, production records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use.
• 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:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

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 embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Central District Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.