Summer Intern - Springfield Planning LPA (Local Public Agency)

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Planning LPA intern for the Southwest District Office in Springfield, MO. You will aid in administering MoDOT’s Local Public Agency program under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include handling LPA documentation, policy updates, and coordination with staff and external parties. The role is wage-based, non-benefits eligible, with occasional statewide travel.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program (12+ credit hours).
• Must have completed 30 credit hours toward current degree program; transcripts may be required to show acceptance.
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Review and file LPA project documentation and coordinate with local agencies and MoDOT staff for accuracy.
• Participate in policy discussions and assist with updating standard forms and guidance documents.
• Coordinate between staff as needed and assist with consultant and contractor matters on LPA projects.
• Support LPA staff in daily activities and compile LPA program tracking data.
• Conduct field visits to inspect projects.

Education

Bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program

30 credit hours completed toward current degree

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

Job Location: Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)

Why you’ll love this position:

The Planning LPA intern is responsible for aiding in the administration of MoDOT’s Local Public Agency (LPA) program. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Review and file required LPA project documentation and work with local agencies and MoDOT Staff to ensure documentation is accurate. This can include, but is not limited to project application files, concurrence in award requests, and project closeout documentation.
• Take part in policy discussions and help with updating and producing standard forms and guidance documents.
• Aid in coordination between staff as needed.
• Help with consultant and contractor matters on LPA projects.
• Support MoDOT LPA staff in general daily activities and compile LPA program tracking data.
• Conduct field visits to inspect projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’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.

Special Working Conditions:

• This is a wage, non-benefits eligible position, working no more than 1,039 hours per year.
• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

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 embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Southwest District Human Resources at [e-mail].