Traffic & Roadway Permits Intern (Field Inspections)

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holiday time

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a traffic intern for the St. Joseph area who will review and approve work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on department right of way.

The role involves inspections of projects to ensure compliance with permits and standards. Responsibilities include meeting with contractors, reviewing construction plans for feasibility, and managing work zone activities to protect traffic flow and the community.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's or post-bachelor’s degree program full time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. Transcripts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with project specifications and requirements.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and 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; coordinates permit work as needed.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on 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.

Skills

Communication

Contractor liaison

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

30 credit hours toward degree

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a traffic intern for the St. Joseph area who will review and approve work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on department right of way.

The role involves inspections of projects to ensure compliance with permits and standards. Responsibilities include meeting with contractors, reviewing construction plans for feasibility, and managing work zone activities to protect traffic flow and the community.