Summer Traffic Intern: Permits, Inspections & Right-of-Way

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

Job summary

State of Missouri, Willow Springs Regional Office, is seeking a Traffic Intern to assist with permit preparation for utility companies and other entities, explain procedures at meetings, and review roadway projects for feasibility and safety compliance. Responsibilities include inspections, traffic control measurements, and collaboration with district departments.

The position is designed for candidates with an engineering background enrolled in an ABET-accredited program, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours); for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

30 credit hours completed toward degree

GPA at least 2.0

Job description

State of Missouri, Willow Springs Regional Office, is seeking a Traffic Intern to assist with permit preparation for utility companies and other entities, explain procedures at meetings, and review roadway projects for feasibility and safety compliance. Responsibilities include inspections, traffic control measurements, and collaboration with district departments.

The position is designed for candidates with an engineering background enrolled in an ABET-accredited program, with opportunities to