Summer Bridge Maintenance Intern - St. Louis District

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation seeks a maintenance intern to support the roadway maintenance program at the St. Louis District Office in Chesterfield, MO. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision and focus on inspections, data entry, and coordination with local officials.

You will assist with bridge and culvert inspections, prepare reports, and maintain records in the TMS system. This internship offers exposure to public infrastructure management and a path toward

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program.
• ABET-accredited engineering program required for engineering candidates.
• GPA of 2.0 or higher, 30 credit hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assists in safety inspections on bridges and culverts.
• Performs bridge and culvert inspections (routine, in-depth, fracture critical, special, underwater).
• Prepares reports and updates inspection data in the TMS database.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

GPA 2.0 or higher

30 credit hours completed

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Posting closes 12/31/2026

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office: 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The maintenance intern provides operational support in the management of the roadway maintenance program. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Schedules and assists the Team Leader in performance of safety inspections on bridges and culverts to evaluate maintenance needs and assign condition and appraisal ratings.
• Assists the Team Leader in performing bridge and culvert inspections, including routine, in-depth, fracture critical, special, and underwater.
• Prepares reports and correspondence, maintains and updates inspection-related data in the department's Transportation Management System database for all structures, and collects bridge related information on new locally owned structures.
• Communicates and coordinates with local public officials regarding inspections, inspection findings, and inventorying of bridges and culverts. Communicates with Bridge Division, Maintenance Division, and district personnel to explain maintenance needs or inspection findings on state owned structures.
• Updates bridge maps, files, and computer records; monitors load posting compliance on state and locally owned bridges and culverts; monitors progress on resolution of critical inspection findings.
• Assists with the inventory and inspection of other structures which are not part of the National Bridge Inventory, such as retaining walls and sign trusses.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special Working Conditions:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and inclusive environment for all employees.