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State of Missouri · 4 hours ago

Summer Materials Intern - St. Louis District

Chesterfield, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

State of Missouri is seeking a Summer Materials Intern to assist in sampling and testing construction materials for compliance with specifications. The intern will work under moderate supervision to ensure materials used in state highway construction meet quality standards.

AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Samples and tests general construction materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to determine if materials conform to specifications and approves/rejects material for intended use

Samples and test fine and coarse aggregate production for quality and gradation specification compliance at quarries supplying materials for department projects and approves/rejects material

Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes; coordinates with contractor on trial mix information

May perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine if the material produced conforms to specifications and approves or rejects the material

May perform inspections of prestressed or precast concrete and special sampling and testing of materials required on federal aid projects

May maintain records of test results, product records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use

Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned

Qualification

Materials testingConstruction materials knowledgeEngineering degreeTeam playerOpen-mindedness

Required

Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited

Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent

Must have completed at least 30 credit hours

Benefits

Defined pension plan

Generous amounts of leave and holiday time

Eligibility for health insurance coverage

Company

State of Missouri

Glassdoor3.2

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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