'27 Summer Design Intern - Sikeston District Office

State-of-Missour; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 66,764,000 - 71,407,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Highway Design Intern in Sikeston, MO. The role involves supporting detailed highway project design, performing computations, and assisting with construction plans under moderate supervision.

Entry salary exists, with future year-rate increases and an internship pathway for engineering students. Responsibilities include using CAD/ drafting software, preparing reports, attending public meetings, and researching historical highway plans.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering program full-time (12 credit hours).
• Must have completed/accepted 30 credit hours toward current degree.
• Maintain GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist designs projects, including bridge replacements and resurfacing.
• Use CAD and drafting software to prepare design plans and quantities.
• Delineate right of way on plans and prepare reports for hearings and submissions.
• Attend public meetings and prepare handouts, displays, and maps.

Skills

CAD software

Public-speaking

Engineering software

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

30 credit hours completed

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

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: Sikeston District Office

The Highway Design Intern duties 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.

• 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 plansfor 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.

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:

• None

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]