JR2026-00029799 Summer Engineering Intern - District 8 - Ainsworth and Valentine (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description
As a Summer Engineering Intern at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you'll have the opportunity to supplement your classroom experience with valuable hands-on engineering experience working in the field on various highway construction projects.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is the State Agency responsible for the planning, development, design, and construction of the State’s transportation systems. We employ more than 2,100 professionals statewide, which includes more than 190 Civil Engineers. Many of our Interns accept employment opportunities as Engineers upon graduation and we hope you'll consider joining us this summer to find out more about what we do!
This internship may be located in Ainsworth or Valentine.
Job Duties
Interns will be mentored and trained to perform inspection on routine phases of construction projects.
Utilize computer programs to keep construction records and documentation, including Windows and web-based programs, computer-aided drafting & design (CADD), Microsoft Office, and mobile applications.
Participate as a member of a survey crew and perform tests on construction materials.
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.
Preferred Qualifications: Civil Engineering student with relevant coursework.
Other:
Must be currently pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective communication skills.
Strong work ethic, dedication and ability to work as part of a team.
Must be able to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance).
Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, walk long distances, work in outdoor temperature extremes.
Must be able to work the schedule required by the hiring supervisor which may include working overtime and/or irregular work hours as needed.
Must be able to perform routine tasks using a computer, including word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
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Benefits
Select temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability.
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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