Engineering Field Intern (Geotechnical Specialist)

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location : Central Laboratory, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why you'll love this position :

The engineering field intern (Geotechnical Specialist) assists in planning and executing geotechnical investigations for structures. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

What you'll do :

• Assist geotechnical specialists and drilling crews during geotechnical investigations for structures and roadways; gain exposure to developing and executing drilling plans for geotechnical investigations.
• Learn the process of logging borings, collecting and preparing soil samples for testing in our Central Laboratory; gain exposure to performing field soil and rock tests on samples gathered.
• Exposure to evaluating, organizing, and preparing field and laboratory test results for geotechnical reports, while gaining exposure to geotechnical software such as Plog, gINT, KeyLAB, Slide2, etc.
• Perform Atterberg limits, compaction standards, direct shear tests, consolidation tests and unconfined compressive strength testing.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success :

Minimum Qualifications

Special Working Conditions :

Preferred Qualifications

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.

Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

More reasons to love this position :

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact :

If you have questions about this position, please contact :

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov