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State of Missouri · 2 weeks ago

2026 Summer Intern - Improve I-70 (3 Positions)

Jefferson City, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The State of Missouri is seeking a Summer Intern to support their design build construction projects. The intern will inspect construction items for compliance with plans and specifications, perform measurements and documentation, and assist in contractor surveying operations under moderate supervision.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles

Perform duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting

Perform measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs

Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job

Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serve as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges

Perform lead worker responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management

Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned

Qualification

Construction InspectionEngineering PrinciplesDocumentation ManagementMeasurementComputationTeam Collaboration

Required

Enrolled in a relevant ABET-accredited 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

Company

State of Missouri

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The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.

Founded in 1820

Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://mo.gov

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