Field Construction Intern: Inspect, Measure, Learn

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is offering a construction internship at the St. Joseph RE Project Office. The intern inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, and contract terms under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, preparing estimates, maintaining documents, and performing field surveying duties as needed. Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program with required credits and GPA criteria is essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time.
• 30 credit hours completed toward current degree program.
• GPA at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying compliance with contracts, specs and engineering principles.
• Inspects routine construction items such as paving, bridges, utilities adjustments, signs and lighting.
• Prepares final plans, change orders and contractor payment estimates.
• Maintains construction documentation, records and reports; keeps supervisor informed of activities.
• Provides field checks for surveying operations and staking; may lead routine layout tasks.
• Performs lead worker responsibilities and assists supervisor with staffing decisions.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Field inspections

Documentation & reporting

Team coordination

Education

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

30 credit hours toward current degree

GPA 2.0/4.0 or equivalent

Job description

MoDOT is offering a construction internship at the St. Joseph RE Project Office. The intern inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, and contract terms under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, preparing estimates, maintaining documents, and performing field surveying duties as needed. Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program with required credits and GPA criteria is essential.