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Administrative Specialist 2 – Construction Engineer Intern
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 3
Rogue Valley Construction Office
White City

The role:

Are you ready for an exciting summer internship? Do you have a desire to learn? Check out our upcoming opportunity in Rogue Valley! You will work on a project to enhance safety and connectivity, including pavement replacement at the Big X intersection, ADA ramp upgrades, and improvements to bike and pedestrian paths. The project also includes preventive maintenance on four structures and the creation of a new bicycle/pedestrian corridor on Highway 99 in the Phoenix area, which was impacted by the Alameda fire. Additionally, you’ll improve transit access with new bus stops, sidewalks, and better lighting.

This internship will be full-time work with a projected to start in June 2025. Gain hands-on experience supporting inspection activities on active construction sites, with opportunities to apply skills in civil engineering and construction management. Join our Rogue Valley Construction Office and embark on real life experience. Apply today!

This job posting is for temporary positions and does not include the typical benefits available for permanent employees. Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

What you will learn:

• Represent ODOT on highway construction sites.

• Read and comprehend contract plans and specifications for construction projects.

• Inspects and documents work performed by contractors.

• Checks quality and quantity of materials received on project by contractor.

• Calculates and/or checks construction grades and quantities, prepares quantity, cost estimates, and technical reports.

• Maintains positive relations with other ODOT units, Contractor personnel, the motoring public, property owners, and other local jurisdictions.

• Record data in field notes and project records; checks field notes for accuracy.

• Modifies engineering drawings to reflect "As Constructed" information.

• Foster positive relationships with other ODOT employees, contractors, property owners and the public.

• Assembles and summarizes bid items; drafts specifications and other reports.

• Review project documents for compliance to local, state, and federal guidelines.

Work Environment:

• Work outdoors, in all weather conditions, 70% or more of the time – field work involves working around construction equipment and traffic hazards, and walking on various types of terrain, climbing ladders, traversing scaffolding, and working in elevated locations.

• Lift and carry material or equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds.

• This position will be in office and in the field, which may include night work.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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We are accepting applications from civil, construction engineering or related fields of study college students who start their freshman year at the time of hire (June 2025), and college students in their freshman, sophomore, junior and/or senior year.

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Candidates who have graduated in the last two years in civil, construction engineering or a related field.

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Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Coursework in civil or construction engineering management.

• Experience in perform calculations for quantity documentation.

• Experience working independently and as part of a team.

• Experience working on projects that demands a high attention to detail and strong writing skills.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience and/or education fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience/education fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer and educational institution.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Ricky Zeedyk, Construction Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• Temporary appointments may be full- or part-time and will not exceed six months or 1,040 hours.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• This position is not represented by a union (unrepresented).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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