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Posted: March 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Summer Engineering Aide I/II - Project Development

City of St. Louis

Transportation and Public Works - Project Development

Fresh

Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

April 7, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This summer internship offers undergraduate engineering or architecture students hands-on experience in areas like bridge inspections, roadway planning, construction site visits, and material testing within the St.

Louis County Department of Transportation & Public Works. Interns will work up to 40 hours per week during summer breaks, with flexible schedules, and receive guidance from experienced engineers.

It's ideal for motivated students seeking practical skills in public infrastructure projects while earning an hourly wage based on their qualifications.

Key Requirements

  • Completion of at least one year of college coursework in Engineering or Architecture (two years for Aide II)
  • Valid driver's license (preferred)
  • Strong time management and responsibility handling skills
  • Effective written and oral communication abilities
  • Ability to maintain high standards of work quality
  • Willingness to perform structural inspections, site visits, quantity calculations, and update manuals
  • Enrollment as an undergraduate student in a relevant field

Full Job Description

Seeking highly motivated undergraduate engineering students to join the St. Louis County Department of Transportation & Public Works team for paid internships.

This will be an invaluable experience which will provide hands-on engineering experience. Positions will be opening in a variety of areas including bridge/culvert inspection and design, roadway planning and development, roadway construction, material testing, roadway maintenance and traffic operations. Interns will receive training, guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers and staff.

The work schedule for the Interns is flexible and will allow up to 40 hours per week during the summer with start and end dates which will correspond with school schedules. Internships will also be available for a variety of hours within the school year. The salary for this position will be between $16.39 - $20.65 hourly and will depend on the Intern's qualifications.

Requirements

Essential Function Examples
  • Complete structural inspections of County culvert and bridges
  • Assist with quantity calculations for planning purposes for future County projects
  • Participate in site visits for active construction projects
  • Update various department publications and manuals
Additional Expectations
  • Manage time and responsibilities
  • Communicate effectively, both written and oral
  • Maintain a high standard of work product
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

Summer Engineering Aide I:
  • Completion of one year of college course work in Architecture or Engineering.
  • Preferred candidates will have a valid driver's license.
Summer Engineering Aide II:
  • Completion of two years of college course work in Architecture or Engineering.
  • Preferred candidates will have a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

Please direct specific questions regarding this position to:

Rebekah Kent Department of Public Works/Transportation
RKent@stlouiscountymo.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-stlouis-5261059