Traffic & Permits Intern — Engineering Student

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a traffic internship candidate for the Northeast District Office in Hannibal. The role focuses on roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation permits with supervision, and the entry salary is posted with year-two and year-three rate information.

The intern will review plans, meet with stakeholders, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with department standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. Transcript required to verify credits.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue permits for work on department right of way with project specifications.
• Meet with contractors, developers, and utilities to explain procedures and policies.
• Review and approve proposed construction plans for drainage, sight distance, landscaping, and traffic considerations.
• Review work zone requests and approve or restrict activity based on traffic impact.
• Conduct field inspections and measure traffic control devices to ensure standards compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (engineering or related field)

GPA 2.0/4.0 or equivalent

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a traffic internship candidate for the Northeast District Office in Hannibal. The role focuses on roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation permits with supervision, and the entry salary is posted with year-two and year-three rate information.

The intern will review plans, meet with stakeholders, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with department standards.