Roadway Traffic Permits Intern

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in St. Joseph NW District Office is seeking a traffic intern to assist with roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on MoDOT right of way.

Responsibilities include inspections to ensure permit compliance and coordination with district staff. Requirements include enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program full-time, completion of 30 credit hours toward the degree, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed toward current degree program.
• GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on MoDOT right of way with project specifications.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain permit procedures and policies.
• Reviews proposed construction plans for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on traffic impact.
• Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and measures traffic control devices to ensure compliance with standards.

Education

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

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in St. Joseph NW District Office is seeking a traffic intern to assist with roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on MoDOT right of way.

Responsibilities include inspections to ensure permit compliance and coordination with district staff. Requirements include enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program full-time, completion of 30 credit hours toward the degree, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.