Highway Design Intern: CAD & Engineering Software

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri, MoDOT's St. Louis District Office, is seeking a highway designer student/early-career professional to contribute to the design of highway projects in the Chesterfield area. You will perform computations, prepare detailed plans, and support environmental and staging considerations.

The role emphasizes use of engineering software and CADD, collaboration with surveyors, and adherence to design standards. Strong communication and analytical skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s program.
• Must maintain GPA 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Designs projects including bridge replacements and resurfacing using engineering software and prepares reports.
• Determines highway design features, geometrics, profiles, earthwork, signals and uses CADD for computations.
• Assists in developing preliminary to final plans for complex projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Computes quantities and estimates project costs across all stages from design to final.
• Collaborates with a Professional Land Surveyor to plot land lines and determine easements.
• Addresses public concerns via written, phone or email communications and meetings.
• Determines grades, alignments, earthwork quantities, elevations and bridges per standards.
• Designs and configures engineering software applications for department use.
• Develops end-user guidance for engineering software and supports users with issues.
• Performs lead worker duties, mentoring staff and providing performance input to supervisor.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Engineering software

CADD

Plan preparation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

GPA 2.0 or higher

30 credit hours completed

Tools

CADD software

Job description

State of Missouri, MoDOT's St. Louis District Office, is seeking a highway designer student/early-career professional to contribute to the design of highway projects in the Chesterfield area. You will perform computations, prepare detailed plans, and support environmental and staging considerations.

The role emphasizes use of engineering software and CADD, collaboration with surveyors, and adherence to design standards. Strong communication and analytical skills are valued.