Field Construction Intern — Inspections & Plans

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a construction intern to inspect routine construction items for conformance to plans and specifications. Duties include assisting with inspections, field layout, and preparing changes or estimates under supervision.

The role involves supporting inspectors with paving, culverts, signs, and traffic-related items, with some night work possibly required. Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program and meeting credit-hour requirements are essential

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and performing construction inspections verifying compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Assist inspectors with routine inspection items and field checks including paving, culverts, signs, and traffic signals.
• Assist with measurements, computations, or other work for final plans, change orders, and contractor payments.

Education

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

30 credit hours completed toward degree

GPA 2.0/4.0 or equivalent

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a construction intern to inspect routine construction items for conformance to plans and specifications. Duties include assisting with inspections, field layout, and preparing changes or estimates under supervision.

The role involves supporting inspectors with paving, culverts, signs, and traffic-related items, with some night work possibly required. Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program and meeting credit-hour requirements are essential