Roadway Design Engineering Intern
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$18.207

Job Posting:
JR2024-00009992 Roadway Design Engineering Intern (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:
At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we are responsible for the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance, and administration of the state transportation systems. Our goals include preserving the billions of dollars Nebraskans have invested in their state highway system, making the highways safe and efficient, and accomplishing this in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As a Roadway Design Intern, you'll enjoy establishing professional relationships and networks with our innovative and supportive engineering teams while you learn the practical application of design principles as you simultaneously learn about them in class.

Job Duties:
•Assist in the design of roadway construction projects.
•Be responsible for assisting in the review of work of a broad scope, complexity, and diversity.
•Design horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross sections and other design features.
•Assist in preparing cost estimates for roadway construction projects.
•Prepare preliminary and final construction project plans.
•Participate in and document engineering decisions, write special provisions and keep project correspondence files accurate and up to date.
•Prepare for and participate in project meetings including plan in hand, public information, public hearing, pre-appraisal and pre-construction meetings.
•Prepare for and participate in project field inspections.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: A second semester sophomore majoring in Engineering with experience in the use of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).

Other: Applicants must be at least a three fourths time student majoring in engineering or related field and be able to work at least 10 hours a week when classes are in session, 15 hours a week preferred. Temporary full-time employment may be available during scheduled school breaks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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