Summer Field Survey Intern: Real Highway Experience

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The MoDOT Southwest District is seeking a survey intern who assists the field survey party by taking measurements for route surveys using various field equipment, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include operating surveying equipment, measuring to establish centerline control, marking locations for soundings and surveys, setting safety devices, recording data, and maintaining equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate's degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying equipment in accordance with department methods and processes.
• Participate in measuring operations to establish horizontal and vertical centerline control.
• Perform measurements and marking of locations for soundings, soil and geological surveys, intermediate right-of-way locations, and easement corners.
• Set out safety devices, work zone signs, traffic cones, and warning flags; place targets for photogrammetry.
• Record survey data such as centerline profile, cross sections, vertical control and culvert sections in electronic field book.
• Maintain survey equipment, safety devices, supplies and vehicles; compute and record mileage for survey vehicles.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Surveying

Education

Associate's degree program

Job description

The MoDOT Southwest District is seeking a survey intern who assists the field survey party by taking measurements for route surveys using various field equipment, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include operating surveying equipment, measuring to establish centerline control, marking locations for soundings and surveys, setting safety devices, recording data, and maintaining equipment and vehicles.