Bridge Engineering Intern

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.617

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025779 Bridge Engineering Intern (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

If you're an engineering student with a passion for bridge engineering 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. 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.

Successful completion of our internship program can open up opportunities for full-time positions with the Nebraska Department of Transportation's Bridge Division.

We hope that you consider applying for this exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of bridge engineering and make a meaningful impact on Nebraska's transportation infrastructure.

 

Job Duties:
As a bridge engineering intern at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Bridge Division, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in a variety of areas. This will include learning how to read bridge construction plans effectively and quickly, as well as developing plan and model drafting skills. You may also gain an understanding of how to calculate loads acting on bridges and become familiar with specialized bridge design and management software. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts in structural, hydrology and hydraulics, geotechnical, roadway, materials, construction, and environmental engineering, as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams. Other potential duties may include calculating bridge capacity for non-legal truck loads, gaining knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic calculations necessary to size hydraulic structures, providing support to bridge inspection teams, and learning about how bridges are constructed through in-the-field opportunities. These experiences offer a unique opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge that can help you advance your career in the field of bridge engineering.

 

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.
• Ability to work 10 - 16 hours per week.

Other:

• Employment may be possible for up to 4 years with proof of enrollment in an accredited college.
• Class schedules must be submitted at the beginning of employment to verify enrollment and transcripts of grades.
• Temporary, full-time work may be available during breaks.
• Permanent employment is possible through the open competitive process.
• Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week (or more to be determined by the employing agency based on the applicants' class schedules) when classes are in session.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a variety of skills and qualities. They must be an effective communicator, able to manage their time well, and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and ethical integrity. We are seeking a highly engaged and enthusiastic candidate who is eager to learn, adaptable to changing environments, and has a desire to grow both personally and professionally by being willing to quickly pick up new concepts. As technology is constantly evolving, the ideal candidate should also have experience with various computer applications and possess a strong aptitude for quickly learning new ones.

 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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.