Summer Construction Intern: Field Inspector & Lead

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a construction internship candidate to inspect routine construction items for conformance with plans, specs, and contract terms. Work is performed under moderate supervision across multiple counties in the St.

Louis area. Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, preparing reports, assisting with staking and surveying, and supporting senior staff with cost estimates and documentation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program.
• Engineering candidates must be enrolled in ABET-accredited programs.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections per contract and plans.
• Inspects items such as paving, grading, bridges, and signage.
• Prepares plans, change orders, and payment estimates.
• Maintains construction documentation and reports.
• Provides field checks for surveying and staking; supports senior staff.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Enrolled in relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program

GPA 2.0 or higher

Completed at least 30 credit hours

Job description

MoDOT is seeking a construction internship candidate to inspect routine construction items for conformance with plans, specs, and contract terms. Work is performed under moderate supervision across multiple counties in the St.

Louis area. Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, preparing reports, assisting with staking and surveying, and supporting senior staff with cost estimates and documentation.