Design Intern - Right of Way Division

Job Title

Design Intern - Right of Way Division (Open)

Lincoln, NE

$18.617 per hour

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a student currently enrolled in a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program to join us in our Right of Way Division as a Design Intern.

• Assist NDOT Right of Way Designers with project development.
• Complete right-of-way design projects.
• Research files of existing projects for our customers and complete those projects needing to be archived.
• Interpret right-of-way plan sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.

• Currently enrolled in a higher education program with coursework in Plan/Print Reading, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), or Surveying.
• Experience with CAD and GIS software or similar programs beneficial.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

• Class schedules must be submitted at the beginning of employment to verify enrollment and transcripts of grades.
• Temporary, full-time work may be available during breaks.
• Must be able to work at least 10 hours a week when classes are in session.
• Permanent employment is possible upon graduation through the open competitive process.

• Basic knowledge of Micro Station or CAD software, surveying and drafting.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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.

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.