2026 Summer Intern - Springfield Traffic

Job Location: Springfield District Office (3025 E. Kearney., Springfield, MO 65803)

The traffic intern reviews and approves work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on department right of way, and performs inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications set forth in permits. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Prepare and issue permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• Meet with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Review and approve proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; make recommendation for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Review work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
• Conduct field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for presentation in department and public meetings.
• Submit proposals and studies to supervisor or to the Traffic Division for review and approval.
• Testify at formal and/or informal hearings to explain department actions in specific cases pertaining to permit applications.
• Assist department personnel with access, utility and other traffic related issues.
• May assist traffic engineer with striping layouts, signal observation studies, traffic studies, and lighting requests.
• May review, inspect, or escort over-dimension loads on state routes.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant 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.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. 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 flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Southwest District Human Resources at swhr@modot.mo.gov .

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