About the role#
The Nebraska Department of Transportation Materials and Research Division is hiring an intern to assist with geotechnical and materials engineering. You will gain experience through a mix of field work, laboratory testing, and design projects. This role involves supporting the team in maintaining and developing the state highway system.
What you'll do#
- Identify and classify Nebraska soils.
- Document soil explorations and write reports.
- Help analyze, design, and inventory foundation and retaining structures.
- Collect in-situ samples of soils and pavements.
- Participate in project inspections, load testing, and planning efforts.
- Gain experience with lab testing for soils, aggregate, steel, concrete, and asphalt.
- Use engineering analysis tools, construction plan reading, and drafting techniques.
- Assist with department research and other tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or Architecture.
- Standing as at least a three-fourths student in good standing.
- Second- or third-year students are preferred.
- Ability to perform mathematical and simple engineering calculations.
- Knowledge of CADD, GIS, and MS Office software.
- Willingness to learn, problem solve, and adapt to new tasks.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
Location & details#
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week during the school term.
- Full-time employment may be available during scheduled school breaks.
- This is a paid internship.
About Nebraska State Jobs
Nebraska State Jobs manages employment for the government of Nebraska. The agency oversees a wide range of public service roles including nursing, engineering, and law enforcement. It maintains operations in Lincoln. The organization offers a temporary employment program to provide experience in state government functions.
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