Traffic Permits & Field Inspections Intern

State of Missouri; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking an engineering student intern to assist with roadway access, traffic handling, and right-of-way permits in the Northeast District (Hannibal) or Regional Office (Macon).

Responsibilities include permitting, meeting with contractors, reviewing construction plans, inspecting work zones, and ensuring compliance with department standards under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• Have completed 30 credit hours toward current degree; transcript needed to apply.
• GPA at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues permits to utilities, contractors, developers, or individuals on department right of way per project specs.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utilities to explain procedures and policies on granting permits.
• Reviews and approves proposed construction plans on right of way for drainage, sight distance, landscaping, traffic flow; may coordinate with other districts.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts activity based on traffic and community impact.
• Conducts field inspections and measures traffic control devices to ensure compliance with standards.

Education

Enrolled in relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours)

GPA 2.0/4.0 or equivalent

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking an engineering student intern to assist with roadway access, traffic handling, and right-of-way permits in the Northeast District (Hannibal) or Regional Office (Macon).

Responsibilities include permitting, meeting with contractors, reviewing construction plans, inspecting work zones, and ensuring compliance with department standards under moderate supervision.