Roadway Design Intern
State of Nebraska

Description
Get a jump start on your engineering career as a Design Intern in our Roadway Division! We offer mentorship, on-the-job training, and career development in a supportive and innovative work environment.

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we are responsible for the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance and administration of the state highway system. 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.

Apply today using our new quick apply process! Just attach your resume when prompted. Please note that if you parse your resume at the beginning of the application process, you'll still need to attach your resume at the end of the process.
Examples of Work
Under close supervision of a Professional Engineer, you will assist in the design of roadway construction projects and be responsible for assisting in the review of work of a broad scope, complexity, and diversity. Duties will include:

• Design horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross sections and other design features.
• 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.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: 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: A second semester sophomore 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. Employment up to 2080 hours or four years, whichever comes first. If employed to 2080 hours, student must take a 30-day break before returning to work. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).

NDOT encourages applicants of all ages and experience.

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