About the role#
As a Construction Intern, you will inspect routine construction projects to ensure they follow plans, specifications, and contract terms. You will work under moderate supervision to support the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and perform inspections to verify contractor compliance with engineering principles and contract requirements.
- Inspect routine items such as concrete plants, paving, grading, small bridges, and culverts.
- Check general or special items including utility adjustments, traffic signals, lighting, and signage.
- Perform measurements and computations to help prepare final plans, change orders, and contractor payment estimates.
- Maintain project documentation, records, and files, and keep supervisors updated on job site conditions.
- Provide field checks for contractor surveying and serve as a party chief for routine layout and staking.
- Act as an instrument operator for staking complex structures like large bridges or interchanges.
- Perform lead worker duties by training team members, assigning tasks, and providing input on performance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program.
- Engineering candidates must be in an ABET-accredited program.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours.
- An overall GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship with rolling terms.
- Positions are available in Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Higginsville, and Marshall, Missouri.
- Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
About State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a government agency based in Jefferson City. It manages public services across departments including agriculture, conservation, corrections, and health. The organization employs over 10,001 people. Its work supports families, communities, and natural resources throughout the state.
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