Summer Intern - Springfield Survey

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is offering a survey intern position at the Southwest District Office in Springfield, MO. The role involves assisting the field survey party by taking survey measurements using various field equipment under direct supervision.

You will operate surveying equipment, participate in measuring operations to establish centerline control, and record survey data in an electronic field book while maintaining gear and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in relevant 2-year/associate degree program (12+ credit hours).
• 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.

Education

Enrolled in relevant 2-year/associate degree program

Job description

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

Why you’ll love this position:

The survey intern assists the field survey party by making survey measurements for route surveys by operating various field equipment. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

• 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.

Minimum 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.

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.