2026 Summer Materials Intern - Jefferson City

Job Summary - Why you'll love this positionJob Location: Central District Office, 1511 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109 The materials intern samples and tests general construction and maintenance materials to ensure that materials and products used in state highway construction and maintenance activities comply with specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. Responsibilities - What you'll do Samples and tests general construction materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to determine if materials conform to specifications and approves/rejects material for intended use. Samples and test fine and coarse aggregate production for quality and gradation specification compliance at quarries supplying materials for department projects and approves/rejects material. Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes; coordinates with contractor on trial mix information. May perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine if the material produced conforms to specifications and approves or rejects the material. May perform inspections of prestressed or precast concrete and special sampling and testing of materials required on federal aid projects. May maintain records of test results, product records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use. Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned. Special Working Conditions: Some night work may be required. Qualifications - All you need for successMinimum Qualifications Enrolled in a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program full-time (12+ credit hours). 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply. Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent. Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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: Central District Human Resources at .

Created: 2026-03-04