Bridge Intern - St. Joseph Engineering Project Office

$50,315 - $50,315/Yr

State of Missouri - Saint Joseph, MO

Full-time - Intern

Saint Joseph, MO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Bridge Intern position at the St. Joseph Engineering Project Office involves assisting in the structural design and analysis of transportation-related structures, such as bridges and retaining walls. The role is designed for students pursuing a relevant degree and offers hands-on experience under moderate supervision, contributing to the maintenance and development of Missouri's highway system.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design computations and analysis for routine bridges, retaining walls, and box culverts.
• Conduct structural evaluations for special permit or construction loadings.
• Update engineering manuals and maintain the engineering library.
• Create sketches using hand-drawing or computer-aided design applications to illustrate structure designs.
• Rate bridges for load capacities and maintain the federal bridge inventory as required by state statutes and national standards.
• Attend project meetings and consult with various stakeholders including department personnel and private consultants.
• Evaluate and utilize engineering software and develop comprehensive spreadsheets.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program, preferably ABET-accredited for engineering candidates.
• Must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage