Summer Traffic Intern: Field & Permits Experience

State-of-Missour; Willow Springs (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Willow Springs, MO, seeks a Traffic Intern. The position supports roadway access, traffic handling, and right-of-way inspections under moderate supervision. Entry salary is posted with year-two rate at $23.30/hour and year-three at $24.92/hour.

Responsibilities include permit preparation, meetings with stakeholders, plan reviews for drainage and traffic flow, work zone assessments, and field inspections of projects and traffic devices.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours).
• Engineering candidates’ program must be ABET-accredited.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with permits preparation for utility companies, contractors, developers, and governmental entities on department right of way.
• Attend meetings with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on permits.
• Review proposed construction plans on department right of way for feasibility regarding drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Review work zone requests and approve or restrict work zone activity based on traffic and community impact.
• Conduct field inspections of projects and work zones; measure traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

Education

ABET-accredited program

30 credit hours completed

GPA 2.0/4.0 minimum

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Willow Springs, MO, seeks a Traffic Intern. The position supports roadway access, traffic handling, and right-of-way inspections under moderate supervision. Entry salary is posted with year-two rate at $23.30/hour and year-three at $24.92/hour.

Responsibilities include permit preparation, meetings with stakeholders, plan reviews for drainage and traffic flow, work zone assessments, and field inspections of projects and traffic devices.