Design-Build Inspector Intern — Field Construction & Plans

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a design build intern to inspect routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, and contract terms. Work under moderate supervision in Springfield, MO, and assist in field surveys and layout.

You will coordinate inspections, maintain records, perform basic staking and instrument operations, and support project staff with progress reports. Night work may be required and enrollment in an ABET‑accredited program is expected.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor informed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspections verifying contractor compliance with contracts and specifications.
• Perform duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items.
• Prepare progress and other reports; maintain documentation.
• Provide field checks for surveying operations; assist in staking and layout.

Skills

Construction inspections

Field supervision

Documentation

Surveying support

Education

ABET‑accredited degree program

30 credit hours completed toward degree

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a design build intern to inspect routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, and contract terms. Work under moderate supervision in Springfield, MO, and assist in field surveys and layout.

You will coordinate inspections, maintain records, perform basic staking and instrument operations, and support project staff with progress reports. Night work may be required and enrollment in an ABET‑accredited program is expected.