Governor's Summer Intern - INDOT - Materials & Testing - La Porte
About The Position
Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI): The Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more. About the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you. Role Overview: This position will serve as a Summer Intern for the Materials & Testing Division of the Indiana Department of Transportation. The objective of the position is to expose the intern to materials used in the construction of roadways and bridges, hot mix asphalt (HMA) and concrete mix designs, material testing, HMA and aggregate production, independent assurance, pre-construction meetings, and contract quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) specifications, as well as to assist the agency professionals in completing their assignments and responsibilities. The Intern will report to the LaPorte District Testing Engineer.
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in business, data science, engineering, or related fields
- Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports with good research and writing skills
- Data analytical skills (data cleansing, problem solving, programming, statistics, and visualization)
- Ability to handle multiple projects and excellent time management skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Review concrete and HMA mix design submittals for use on contracts
- Compile, calculate, and review material test result data
- Assist review of contract material records for contract material certification
- Develop plans to improve data analytics of material sample testing data
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
