'27 Summer Materials Intern - Sikeston

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation in Sikeston, MO is seeking a materials intern to sample and test construction materials (steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, cement) to ensure compliance with specifications. You will assist with aggregate testing, prepare samples for bituminous mixes, and coordinate with contractors.

The role targets engineering students; enrollment in ABET-accredited programs, 30 credits completed, and GPA of at least 2.0 are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or post-bachelor's program full-time (12 credits).
• Engineering candidates require ABET-accredited program.
• Must have completed at least 30 credits and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test general construction materials (steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, cement) for specs compliance.
• Sample and test aggregates for quality and gradation at quarries, approve or reject materials.
• Prepare samples for bituminous trial mixes and coordinate with contractors.
• Possibly act as inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures.
• Inspect prestressed or precast concrete and test materials for federal-aid projects.
• Maintain records of test results and material approvals for projects.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Education

Enrolled in relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours); ABET-accredited for engineering candidates

30 credit hours completed toward current degree program

GPA at least 2.0 out of 4.0

Job description

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

$24.92 per hour.

Job Location: Sikeston, MO

• 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 test fine and coarse 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, product records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

This position will be filled based on previous experience as an engineering student internship.

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, MO

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.

• 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 test fine and coarse 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, product records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

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 characteristics 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.

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