Roadway Design Engineering Intern
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency
27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $18.617 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024426 Roadway Design Engineering Intern (Evergreen)
(Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed,
job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Get a jump
start on your engineering career as an Engineering Intern in our
Roadway Design Division! We offer mentorship, on-the-job training,
and career development in a supportive and innovative work
environment. At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT),
we are responsible for the planning, development, design,
construction, maintenance and administration of the state highway
system. Our goals include preserving the billions of dollars
Nebraskans have invested in their state highway system, making the
highways safe and efficient, and accomplishing this in a timely and
cost-effective manner. As a Roadway Design Engineering Intern, you
will be part of a team that will: Assist in the design of roadway
construction projects. Be responsible for assisting in the review
of work of a broad scope, complexity, and diversity. Design
horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross sections
and other design features. Prepare preliminary and final
construction project plans. Participate in and document engineering
decisions, write special provisions and keep project correspondence
files accurate and up to date. Prepare for and participate in
project meetings including plan in hand, public information, public
hearing, pre-appraisal and pre-construction meetings. Prepare for
and participate in project field inspections. 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 : A second semester sophomore majoring in
engineering. Experience in the use of Computer Aided Drafting and
Design (CADD). Other : Must be able to work at least 10 hours a
week when classes are in session, 15 hours a week preferred.
Temporary full-time employment may be available during scheduled
school breaks. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and
Excel. Knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). 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.
Keywords: State of Nebraska, Grand Island , Roadway Design Engineering Intern, Engineering , Lincoln, Nebraska
