Traffic Engineering Intern — Permits, Inspections & Field Work

State-of-Missour

Hannibal (MO)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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.