Highway Bridge Designer Intern

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

If you're a Design & Drafting student with a passion for bridge design/detailing and looking to take your understanding of this field to the next level, the Nebraska Department of Transportation's Bridge Division is the perfect place for you. With ownership of more than 3,500 state-owned bridges and data management responsibility for all 15,000 bridges in the state, we have extensive experience and expertise in the field of bridge engineering, design, and detailing. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to advance quickly in your career and make a meaningful impact on Nebraska's transportation infrastructure. As a member of the NDOT team, you'll be part of an organization that is responsible for planning, developing, designing, constructing, maintaining, and administering the state highway system. Our mission is to preserve the billions of dollars that Nebraskans have invested in their state highway system while making the highways safe and efficient, all while completing projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Requirements

Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.
Ability to work 10 hours minimum per week.
Effective communicator.
Able to manage their time well.
Demonstrate a high degree of accountability and ethical integrity.
Highly engaged and enthusiastic candidate who is eager to learn.
Adaptable to changing environments.
Desire to grow both personally and professionally by being willing to quickly pick up new concepts.
Experience with various computer applications.
Strong aptitude for quickly learning new ones.

Nice To Haves

A.A.S Design & Drafting Technology student with relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

Learn how to read bridge construction plans effectively and quickly.
Develop plans, geometric design, and detailing skills.
Become familiar with specialized bridge software.
Collaborate with experts in structural, hydrology and hydraulics, geotechnical, roadway, materials, construction, and environmental engineering as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams.
Learn how bridges are constructed through in-the-field opportunities.