Summer Engineering Intern - District 8 - Ainsworth and Valentine

State of Nebraska; Valentine (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Summer Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with the Nebraska Department of Transportation. You will assist in field inspections on highway construction projects, support survey crews, and help document construction activities using Microsoft Office and CAD tools.

This internship is available in Ainsworth or Valentine, with mentorship, coursework alignment, and the potential for civil engineering exposure and future opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.
• Preferred Qualifications: Civil Engineering student with relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

• Interns will be mentored and trained to perform inspection on routine phases of construction projects.
• Utilize computer programs to keep construction records and documentation, including Windows and web-based programs, Microsoft Office, Excel and mobile applications.
• Participate as a member of a survey crew and perform tests on construction materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing an engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

AutoCAD / CADD

Job description

Job Posting

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Hiring Agency

Transportation - Agency 27

Location

Ainsworth, NE, Valentine, NE

Hiring Rate

$19.036

Job Posting

JR2026-00029799 Summer Engineering Intern - District 8 - Ainsworth and Valentine (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description

As a Summer Engineering Intern at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you'll have the opportunity to supplement your classroom experience with valuable hands‑on engineering experience working in the field on various highway construction projects.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is the State Agency responsible for the planning, development, design, and construction of the State’s transportation systems. We employ more than 2,100 professionals statewide, which includes more than 190 Civil Engineers. Many of our Interns accept employment opportunities as Engineers upon graduation and we hope you'll consider joining us this summer to find out more about what we do!

This internship may be located in Ainsworth or Valentine.

Job Duties

• Interns will be mentored and trained to perform inspection on routine phases of construction projects.
• Utilize computer programs to keep construction records and documentation, including Windows and web‑based programs, computer‑aided drafting & design (CADD), Microsoft Office, and mobile applications.
• Participate as a member of a survey crew and perform tests on construction materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three‑fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Civil Engineering student with relevant coursework.

Other

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, dedication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance).
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, walk long distances, work in outdoor temperature extremes.
• Must be able to work the schedule required by the hiring supervisor which may include working overtime and/or irregular work hours as needed.
• Must be able to perform routine tasks using a computer, including word processing and Excel spreadsheets.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.