Traffic Engineering Intern: Fieldwork & Permits

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

MoDOT's Sikeston District Office is seeking a Traffic Intern to assist with permit preparations for right-of-way projects and attend stakeholder meetings to explain procedures. The role involves reviewing construction plans for drainage, sight distance, landscaping, and traffic flow, and coordinating with district departments as needed.

The internship may range from technician-level to entry-level professional, with duties including inspecting work zones, ensuring permit compliance, and

Qualifications

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

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

Enrolled in degree program (12 credit hours)

GPA at least 2.0 / 4.0

Job description

MoDOT's Sikeston District Office is seeking a Traffic Intern to assist with permit preparations for right-of-way projects and attend stakeholder meetings to explain procedures. The role involves reviewing construction plans for drainage, sight distance, landscaping, and traffic flow, and coordinating with district departments as needed.

The internship may range from technician-level to entry-level professional, with duties including inspecting work zones, ensuring permit compliance, and