summer

State of Missouri

<div><p><b>Posting closes 11/15/2025</b></p>
<p><b>
This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.</b></p>
<p><b>
Job Location: KC District Office - 600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Why you&rsquo;ll love this position:</b></p>
<p>
The materials intern samples and tests general construction and maintenance materials to ensure that materials and products used in state highway construction and maintenance activities comply with specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.</p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Samples and tests general construction materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to determine if materials conform to specifications and approves/rejects material for intended use.</li>
<li>Samples and test fine and coarse aggregate production for quality and gradation specification compliance at quarries supplying materials for department projects and approves/rejects material.</li>
<li>Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes; coordinates with contractor on trial mix information.</li>
<li>May perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine if the material produced conforms to specifications and approves or rejects the material.</li>
<li>May perform inspections of prestressed or precast concrete and special sampling and testing of materials required on federal aid projects.</li>
<li>May maintain records of test results, product records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use.</li>
<li>Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.</li>
</ul><p><b>
All you need for success:</b></p>
<p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.</li>
<li>Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Special Working Conditions:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>None</li>
</ul><p><b>
More reasons to love this position:</b></p>
<p>
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.</p><p><b>
If you have questions about this position, please contact: </b><b>kchr@modot.mo.gov</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><i>
State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</i></p></div>

Summer Materials Intern - Kansas City District

<div><p><b>Job Location:</b> Kansas City District Office (600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086)</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Why you&rsquo;ll love this position:</b></p>
<p>
The human resources Intern performs routine entry-level activities to research and develop<br>
recommendations concerning routine personnel programs and policies, and serves in an advisory<br>
capacity in standard human resources related activities.<br>
Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.</p><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Recruits and pre-screens applicants; provides general assistance to supervisors on the<br>
interviewing/hiring process and the promotion or transfer of current employees to<br>
authorized vacancies.</li>
<li>Provides information on current policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed, assists<br>
supervisors on matters related to the administration of personnel policies, regulations,<br>
and department programs to ensure uniform compliance.</li>
<li>Conducts job analysis on new or existing jobs; formulates recommendations on<br>
placement of the job within the salary structure; writes reports and job descriptions.</li>
<li>Collects, researches, summarizes, and provides routine analysis of information and data<br>
related to personnel policies and human resources programs; prepares responses to<br>
questions or requests for information of limited complexity.</li>
<li>Reviews information, data, and forms related to equal employment opportunity and<br>
affirmative action requirements; compiles data necessary for monitoring compliance and<br>
prepares related reports.</li>
<li>Conducts compliance training and employee orientation programs.</li>
<li>Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned</li>
</ul><div>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Enrolled in a relevant bachelor&rsquo;s or post-bachelor&rsquo;s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
</li><li>30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
</div><p>
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.</p><p>
Southwest District Human Resources at KCHR@modot.mo.gov</p></div><p></p>

Summer Human Resources Intern - Kansas City District

<div><p><b>Posting closes 11/15/2025</b></p>
<p><b>
This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.</b></p>
<p><b>
Job Location: Various Locations throughout Kansas City</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Stadium Project Office: 9400 East 43rd Street Kansas City, MO 64133</b></li>
<li><b>Lee's Summit Project Office: 600 NE Colbern Road Lee's Summit, MO 64086</b></li>
<li><b>Nashua Project Office: 1900 NW Cookingham Drive Kansas City, MO 64155</b></li>
<li><b>Higginsville Project Office: 3000 Commercial Drive, Suite 103 Higginsville, MO 64037</b></li>
<li><b>Marshall Project Office: 1595 W Arrow Marshall, MO 65340</b></li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Why you&rsquo;ll love this position:</b></p>
<p>
The construction intern inspects routine construction items for conformance of plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.</p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.</li>
<li>Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.</li>
<li>Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.</li>
<li>Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares progress and other reports, keeps supervisors full informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.</li>
<li>Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; services as instrument operator on staking large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.</li>
<li>Performs lead worker responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning, and reviewing work, coaching, and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.</li>
<li>Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.</li>
</ul><p><b>
All you need for success:</b></p>
<p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.</li>
<li>Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.</li>
<li>Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Special Working Conditions:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>None</li>
</ul><p><b>
More reasons to love this position:</b></p>
<p>
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.</p><p><b>
If you have questions about this position, please contact: </b><b>KCHR@modot.mo.gov</b></p>
<p><i>
The state of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</i></p></div>

Summer Construction Intern (Various Locations) - Kansas City District

<div><p><b>Job Location: </b>Kansas City District Office (600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086)</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
The maintenance intern provides operational support in the management of the roadway maintenance program. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.</p><ul>
<li>
Support maintenance staff in developing and revising maintenance policies, and Engineering Policy Guide (EPG) procedures and guidelines.</li>
<li>Assist in the analysis and preparation of maintenance related reports, correspondence, records, and presentations.</li>
<li>Inspect field operations, work zones, buildings, communications networks, and road conditions, and assists in the preparation of related recommendations, correspondence, and reports.</li>
<li>Support the bridge inspection program, as needed.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway maintenance contracts.</li>
<li>Assist in the evaluation and review of district maintenance activities to ensure conformity with department policies.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of damage survey summary reports for disaster reimbursement to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of preventative maintenance plans and cost reports for federally eligible maintenance work to FHWA.</li>
<li>Perform quality assurance reviews on federally eligible maintenance work.</li>
<li>Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.</li>
</ul><ul><li><div><ul><li>Enrolled in a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor&rsquo;s or post-bachelor&rsquo;s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).</li>
<li>30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.</li>
</ul>
</div></li></ul><p>At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.</p><p>
Southwest District Human Resources at KCHR@modot.mo.gov.</p></div>

Summer Maintenance Engineering Intern - Kansas City District

<div><p><b>Job Location:</b> Kansas City District Office (600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086)</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
The design build construction intern inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.</p><ul>
<li>
Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.</li>
<li>Perform duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.</li>
<li>Perform measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.</li>
<li>Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.</li>
<li>Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serve as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.</li>
<li>Perform lead worker responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.</li>
<li>Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Special Working Conditions:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Some night work may be required.</li>
</ul><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Enrolled in a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor&rsquo;s or post-bachelor&rsquo;s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).</li>
<li>30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.</p><p>
Southwest District Human Resources at KCHR@modot.mo.gov</p></div><p></p>

Summer Construction I-70 Design Build Intern - KC District

PowerPlay Entertainment Center

<p><b>HIRING!</b> Our busy season is here and we want YOU to work for us!<br/>Sandbox is an entertainment destination that includes cornhole, sand volleyball and pickleball with a full restaurant and two full service bars. We have indoor seating and patio and an upper deck for seating in spring/summer. Extensive made from scratch menu includes entrees, burgers/sandwiches, steaks, salads, appetizers, and desserts. We also have multiple beers on tap and a large cocktail menu.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>2-5 years of restaurant experience with working a Sunday buffet is preferred.</li><li>Must have extremely high health, safety, and cleanliness standards.</li><li>Possess great communication, management, and problem solving skills.</li></ul><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Manage kitchen staff by overseeing daily operations, scheduling, and training.</li><li>Ensure food quality and safety standards are met through proper food handling and storage.</li><li>Supervise kitchen inventory, ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock levels.</li><li>Utilize communication skills to coordinate with front-of-house staff for seamless service.</li><li>Implement and enforce kitchen policies and procedures to uphold restaurant standards.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a positive team culture.</li></ul><p>This is a full-time position. days, nights, and weekend availability needed.</p><p>Pay: Wiling to pay the right experienced person. <b>Pay is based on experience</b>.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Line Cook - Sandbox KC

JE Dunn Construction

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Location:
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><br>
<p><b>Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn&rsquo;s success.</b></p>
<p><b>
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company&rsquo;s rewards, we&rsquo;ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.</b></p>
<p><b>
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.</b></p>
<p><i>
JE Dunn&rsquo;s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial &amp; Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial &amp; Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.</i></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Role Responsibilities - Core</b></h2>
</div><div><p><i>
M/E ENGINEERING FAMILY &ndash; CORE</i></p>
<ul><li>Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company&rsquo;s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Completes entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Learns how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system.</li>
<li>Assists in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects.</li>
<li>Learns to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process.</li>
<li>Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.</li>
<li>Assists in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.</li>
<li>Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports.</li>
<li>Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.</li>
<li>Learns and assists with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents.</li>
<li>Assists with the commissioning process including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Office.</li>
<li>Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.</li>
<li>Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.</li>
<li>Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required).</li>
<li>In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred).</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working Environment</b></h2>
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits Information</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.</p><p>
Click here for benefits details.</p></div></div></div><p>
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.</p>
<p><i>
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.</i></p>
<p><b><i>
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to </i></b><b><i>accommodations@jedunn.com</i></b></p>
<p><i>
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.</i></p></div>

M/E Engineer

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