Construction Intern: Field Inspections & Testing

State-of-Missour; Willow Springs (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking an engineering student intern for the Willow Springs Regional Office. The Construction Intern will gain hands-on experience through inspection, testing, and data recording on various construction projects, from technician-level tasks to more advanced professional duties as knowledge grows.

Requirements include enrollment in an ABET-accredited program, at least 30 credit hours completed, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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.
• Maintain overall GPA at least 2.0/4.0.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction inspections to verify compliance with contracts and specifications.
• Perform basic construction tests (air, slump, moisture, compaction, gradation, density).
• Inspect plants and paving operations including grading, base, and concrete works.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; keep supervisor informed of activities.
• Record data into computer programs and perform measurements and computations.
• Assist with routine layout, staking, and surveying and may operate survey instruments.

Skills

Construction inspections

Site testing

Records & reporting

Measurements & calculations

Surveying support

Education

ABET-accredited program

30 credit hours completed

GPA ≥ 2.0

Tools

Computer programs

Survey instruments

Job description

MoDOT is seeking an engineering student intern for the Willow Springs Regional Office. The Construction Intern will gain hands-on experience through inspection, testing, and data recording on various construction projects, from technician-level tasks to more advanced professional duties as knowledge grows.

Requirements include enrollment in an ABET-accredited program, at least 30 credit hours completed, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.