2026 Summer Intern - Springfield Right of Way

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

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

Why you’ll love this position:

The right of way intern provides routine administrative and paraprofessional support in right of way activities such as relocation, appraisals, and negotiations including resolving standard issues and minor nonstandard issues with a moderate degree of independence. Complex nonstandard issues or special problems are referred to the appropriate personnel. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Research county records to obtain last deeds of record and/or other documents of record, conducts title searches, and research previous project plans and acquisition deeds.
• Prepare negotiator packets to include general warranty deeds, escrow agreements, deeds of release, letters of offer, and other required documents.
• Prepare bid packages for the purpose of obtaining title, mediation, appraisal, or other contracts.
• Monitor and track various right of way activities such as active leases, realty asset acquisitions, and realty asset disposals; compile information and prepares reports as necessary.
• Gather information for review by district realty asset committee and facilitates committee meetings as necessary.
• Assist with requesting fee services, including ordering title commitments, monitoring receipt of title commitments ordered, obtaining requested information from title companies, and coding fee services' bills for payment.
• May prepare and code acquisition payrolls and various statements for payments, prepare requests for programmed amounts, and compile tax information for reporting purposes.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently 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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