'27 Summer Design Intern - Sikeston District Office

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's MoDOT is offering a Highway Design Intern position in the Sikeston District Office. The internship provides hands-on work on highway projects, from design computations to public meeting materials, under moderate supervision, with opportunities to assist bridge replacements and resurfacing using engineering software.

Eligibility includes enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited program, at least 30 credits completed toward the degree, and a GPA of 2.0 or higher; the role uses

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours); ABET-accredited for engineering
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program
• GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assists designs projects, including bridge replacements/upgrades; prepares reports and environmental statements
• Uses CAD/Drafting software to prepare design plans and quantity summaries
• Delineates right of way on plans and computes areas; prints plans and maps
• Attends public meetings and prepares handouts, displays, and project overviews
• Researches historical databases and reproduces highway plans for stakeholders

Education

ABET-accredited program

30 credits completed toward degree

GPA 2.0/4.0 or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Drafting 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 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.

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]