Summer Bridge Maintenance Intern - St. Louis District

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking a maintenance intern to support roadway maintenance programs in the St. Louis area.

The role involves supervised inspections of bridges and culverts, data entry, report preparation, and coordination with local officials. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program, carry a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering program.
• GPA 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assists the Team Leader in 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 with local public officials regarding inspections, inspection findings, and inventorying of bridges and culverts.
• 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.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

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.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• 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. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

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 have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail]

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