2027 Summer Traffic Intern - Jefferson City

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri's MoDOT is seeking a traffic intern to support reviews of roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposals on department right of way. The role includes field inspections, permit preparation, and collaboration with contractors and local entities to ensure compliance with permits.

Selected candidates gain exposure to traffic engineering tasks, plan reviews, and reports for department and public meetings while pursuing an ABET-accredited program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, ABET-accredited.
• GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0 required.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and issuing permits for work on department right of way.
• Explain procedures and policies to contractors and other entities.
• Review construction plans for drainage, sight distance, landscaping, and traffic flow; suggest modifications.
• Review work zone requests and assess impact on traffic and community.
• Conduct field inspections and measure traffic control devices for compliance.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for meetings.
• Submit proposals to supervisor or Traffic Division for review.
• Assist with access, utility, and traffic-related issues.
• Assist traffic engineer with striping layouts, studies, and lighting requests.
• Review or escort over-dimension loads on state routes.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Education

ABET-accredited program

GPA 2.0 or higher

30 credit hours completed

Job description

The traffic intern assists with reviews of work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on department right of way, and performs inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications set forth in permits. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

The selected candidate may have the option to work out of one of the following locations: Jefferson City, Rolla, or Osage Beach.

A Day In The Life

• Assists with preparing and issuing permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• May meet with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; makes recommendation for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Reviews work zone requests and work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
• Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
• Prepares reports and correspondence for presentation in department and public meetings.
• Submits proposals and studies to supervisor or to the Traffic Division for review and approval.
• Assists department personnel with access, utility and other traffic related issues.
• May assist traffic engineer with striping layouts, signal observation studies, traffic studies, and lighting requests.
• May review, inspect, or escort over-dimension loads on state routes.
• 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

At MoDOT, you'll 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 family-friendly 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.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.