Summer Engineering Intern - District 3 - Norfolk and Hartington
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency
27 Location: Hartington, NE, Norfolk, NE Hiring Rate: $18.617 Job
Posting: JR2026-00022057 Summer Engineering Intern - District 3 -
Norfolk and Hartington (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer
Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until
closed): 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! Internship opportunities are available in Norfolk and
Hartington. 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. If you're currently
employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this
external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs
Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can
access Workday anytime through the Link web page:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.htmlbenefits 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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