Summer Construction Intern: Field Inspections & Testing

State of Missouri; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri invites applications for a Hannibal-based engineering project office internship. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two and year-three hourly rates specified. Interns assist with construction inspections, testing, and reporting under moderate supervision.

Eligible students enrolled in an relevant bachelor’s program can gain hands-on experience in inspections, surveying, and documentation while earning as an intern in the MoDOT program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
• Eligible to work as an intern in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction inspections to verify contractor compliance with contracts, specs, and engineering principles.
• Perform basic construction tests (air, slump, moisture, compaction, density, gradation) and report results.
• Assist in inspection of paving and concrete works including grading, bases, and utilities.
• Maintain records and prepare inspection reports; keep supervisor informed of activities.
• Perform measurements and enter data into computer programs; assist with surveying and staking as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree program

Job description

State of Missouri invites applications for a Hannibal-based engineering project office internship. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two and year-three hourly rates specified. Interns assist with construction inspections, testing, and reporting under moderate supervision.

Eligible students enrolled in an relevant bachelor’s program can gain hands-on experience in inspections, surveying, and documentation while earning as an intern in the MoDOT program.