Field Construction Inspector Intern

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation in Springfield, MO is seeking a Construction Inspection Intern to support field inspections and project documentation at our project office.

Responsibilities include verifying contractor work against plans, preparing cost estimates and change orders, and maintaining records. The role requires enrollment in an ABET-accredited program with 30 credit hours completed and a minimum 2.0 GPA, with some night work possible.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• Must have completed/accepted 30 credit hours toward current degree program (transcript required).
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying compliance with contracts, specs and engineering principles.
• Perform duties of inspector in charge of routine items like paving, grading, bridges, culverts, and related utility work.
• Prepare final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering cost calculations.
• Maintain construction documentation, records and files; produce progress reports and inform supervisor of issues.
• Provide field checks for contractor surveying; lead routine layout and staking; operate instruments for large projects or complex interchanges.
• Perform lead worker responsibilities: instruct, assign, review work, coach and train, and provide staffing input.

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program

30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree

GPA 2.0 / 4.0 (or equivalent)

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation in Springfield, MO is seeking a Construction Inspection Intern to support field inspections and project documentation at our project office.

Responsibilities include verifying contractor work against plans, preparing cost estimates and change orders, and maintaining records. The role requires enrollment in an ABET-accredited program with 30 credit hours completed and a minimum 2.0 GPA, with some night work possible.