Summer Planning Intern (Non-Engineering Degree) - St. Louis District

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Chesterfield, MO, seeks a transportation planner-in-training to support planning studies across modes of transportation. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and reporting under moderate supervision.

The role emphasizes GIS mapping, development of regional plans, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholders, and local governments to advance mobility and safety goals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program.
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Conducts data analysis and produces maps with GIS software.
• Assists with asset management plans and regional transportation plans.
• Investigates and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions for projects.

Education

Geospatial planning / related field

Job description

Position closes 12/31/2026

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The transportation planner conducts transportation planning studies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, related to all modes of transportation. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Conducts data analysis and produce maps with geographic information systems (GIS) software.
• Assists with the development of asset management plans and regional transportation plans.
• Investigates, evaluates, and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet needs of projects, studies, or programs.
• Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.
• Facilitates and participates in project, policy, study, and program meetings with multi-disciplinary team, consultant, local government partners, stakeholders, public, and others.
• Analyzes and prepares planning elements that are part of typical planning and environmental studies, such as demographic analysis, environmental assessment, multimodal plans, integrating bike and pedestrian facilities into the state transportation system, etc.
• Performs other responsibilities as required and assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; i.e. geospatial planning, business or public administration, planning or economic development program, Business Administration, Public Administration, Community and Regional Planning, Economic Development, Geography, or related field.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special Working Conditions:

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.