Bridge Engineering Intern

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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.

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• 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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