Engineering Intern (Local Public Agency)

Job Description:

Engineering Intern (Local Public Agency)

Description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position: The Engineering Intern (Highway Designer LPA) is responsible for aiding in the administration of MoDOT’s Local Public Agency (LPA) program. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Review and file required LPA project documentation and work with local agencies and MoDOT Staff to ensure documentation is accurate. This can include, but is not limited to project application files, concurrence in award requests, and project closeout documentation.
• Take part in policy discussions and help with updating and producing standard forms and guidance documents.
• Aid in coordination between MoDOT’s Central Office Design Division and MoDOT District staff.
• Help with consultant and contractor matters on LPA projects.
• Support MoDOT LPA staff in general daily activities and compile LPA program tracking data.

Minimum 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. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Special Working Conditions:

• This is a wage, non-benefits eligible position, working no more than 1,039 hours per year.
• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.
  
  Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

Salary:

$21.68-$24.92 per Hour