Summer Engineering Aide I/II - Construction
City of St. Louis
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Summer Engineering Aide I/II - Civil Plan Review
City of St. Louis
Transportation and Public Works - Project Development
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Salary
Not specified
Type
Seasonal
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April 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This summer internship position involves assisting with civil engineering tasks like reviewing plans for road improvements, checking construction costs, and visiting sites to ensure everything matches up, all under the guidance of experienced engineers in St.
Louis. It's perfect for motivated undergraduate students in engineering or architecture who want hands-on experience in transportation projects.
The role offers flexible hours up to 40 per week during summer, with pay based on your qualifications.
Key Requirements
- Completion of one year of college coursework in Engineering or Architecture (for Aide I)
- Completion of two years of college coursework in Engineering or Architecture (for Aide II)
- Valid driver's license (preferred)
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to manage time and responsibilities effectively
- Proficiency in using software like Bluebeam for documentation
- Attention to detail in reviewing plans, estimates, and site conditions
Full Job Description
Seeking highly motivated undergraduate engineering students to join the St. Louis County Department of Transportation 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 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
Review development and roadway improvement plan aspects such as geometrics, traffic signals, utilities, temporary traffic control, drainage calculations, right-of-way plans, floodplain requirements, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans elements, etc. Create or review construction cost estimates Conduct site visits during plan review for utility conflicts and accuracy of existing conditions Use Bluebeam software to document site observations Create software tutorials for the permitting process Gather and organize plan review data from permitting software for process improvements Research standards and specifications for project design and construction Research and pull historical records for review Organize and scan paper records
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.
- Completion of two years of college course work in Architecture or Engineering.
- Preferred candidates will have a valid driver's license.
Additional Information
Rebekah Kent Department of Public Works/Transportation
RKent@stlouiscountymo.gov
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