Summer Traffic Intern - Hannibal or Macon

State of Missouri; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation seeks an engineering student intern to assist with traffic-related permitting, inspections, and plan reviews in the Northeast District (Hannibal) or Regional Office (Macon). Entry salary is posted; year-two rate is $23.30/hour and year-three rate is $24.92/hour.

Responsibilities include processing permits, meeting with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews and approves proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; makes recommendation for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
• Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

Education

Relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program (in progress)

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Northeast District Office - Hannibal or Regional Office - Macon

This position will be filled based on previous experience as an engineering student intern. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two rate of$23.30per hourand year-three rate of$24.92 per hour.

Why you'll love this position:

The traffic intern reviews and approves work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on department right of way, and performs inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications set forth in permits. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you'll do:

• Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews and approves proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; makes recommendation for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
• Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

All you need for success:

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

• 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. 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.

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

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