Summer Design Intern - Joplin

Job Description:

Summer Design Intern - Joplin

Description

Job Location: Joplin Regional Office

• Division: Design
• Job Title Code: R09991
• Hiring Supervisor: John Sanders

The design intern is assigned to job duties ranging from assistant design technician to senior design technician and/or survey assistant to senior survey assistant, based on level of education and summer job experience..

• Utilizes computer aided drafting, road design software and various other computer software packages to assist in the preparation of computer generated design plans by drafting and adding text to the design file and producing plan sheets.
• Utilizes design software, computer aided design and drafting, or calculator to calculate quantities, types and sizes of materials and other information as required for project assignments; prepares summaries of quantities.
• Delineates right of way on plans and computes areas; prints microfilm plans and maps for survey research and requests.
• Mounts displays, project overviews, maps, and photos for public hearings and presentations; prepares handouts for bid lettings, public hearings, legal hearings and public meetings.
• Researches historical databases and records; locates and reproduces highway plans that are kept on microfilm or compact disk for designers, the general contractors, consultants, and utility companies.

• Must be a college undergraduate enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum who has completed their freshman year (normally 30 semester hours) in Engineering coursework; OR must be a college undergraduate enrolled in Pre-Engineering at a college having a transfer agreement, with an intent to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Must maintain at least an overall GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 to be accepted into and/or remain in the internship program.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible internship position.

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You’ll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, 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 family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Salary:

$21.05-$24.19 per Hour