'27 Summer Construction Intern - Poplar Bluff

State of Missouri; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a Construction Intern for the Poplar Bluff Project Office to support inspections, testing, and reporting on highway construction projects. The role involves field work, data entry, and basic surveying under supervision.

The position targets engineering students with ABET-accredited programs and requires part-time or internship status, with compensation documented as hourly rates of $23.30 to $24.92.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours); for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists in construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Performs basic construction tests such as air, slump, moisture, compaction, aggregate gradation, and density; reports results to supervisor.
• Assists in inspection of bituminous and portland cement concrete plants and/or grading, base, bituminous or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts and special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to inspections; keeps supervisor informed of activities or unusual conditions; ensures projects meet department standards.
• Performs measurements, computation, enters and records information regarding construction projects into computer programs.
• Assists on routine layout, staking, and surveying of future construction projects; may operate survey instruments.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

Poplar Bluff Project Office

• Assists in construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Performs basic construction tests such as air, slump, moisture, compaction, aggregate gradation, and density; reports results to supervisor.
• Assists in inspection of bituminous and portland cement concrete plants and/or grading, base, bituminous or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts and special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to inspections; keeps supervisor informed of activities or unusual conditions; ensures projects meet department standards.
• Performs measurements, computation, enters and records information regarding construction projects into computer programs.
• Assists on routine layout, staking, and surveying of future construction projects; may operate survey instruments.

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 $23.30 per hour and year-three rate of $24.92 per hour.

Job Location

Poplar Bluff Project Office

The Construction Intern duties may range from technician-level to entry-level professional depending on student knowledge, skills, and abilities. Construction intern inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours); for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristic in the environment.

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail]