Summer Traffic Intern: Permits, Inspections & Work Zones

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

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Traffic Intern to support permit preparation, stakeholder meetings, plan reviews for right-of-way projects, and traffic control inspections at the Jackson Project Office in Missouri.

The role involves reviewing plans for drainage, sight distance, and traffic impacts, with duties spanning from technician-level tasks to entry-level professional responsibilities under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours).
• ABET-accredited engineering program for engineering candidates or related field.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• Attends meetings with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews 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

ABET-accredited engineering program

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

MoDOT is seeking a Traffic Intern to support permit preparation, stakeholder meetings, plan reviews for right-of-way projects, and traffic control inspections at the Jackson Project Office in Missouri.

The role involves reviewing plans for drainage, sight distance, and traffic impacts, with duties spanning from technician-level tasks to entry-level professional responsibilities under moderate supervision.