Summer Engineering Intern - District 5 - Gering, Chadron, and Sidney
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Sidney
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency
27 Location: Chadron, NE, Gering, NE, Sidney, NE Hiring Rate:
$18.617 Job Posting: JR2026-00022062 Summer Engineering Intern -
District 5 - Gering, Chadron, and Sidney (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 Gering, Chadron, and Sidney. 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. Must have
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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