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Design Intern - Right of Way Division

State of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE Intern
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$18.617

Job Posting

JR2026-00027328 Design Intern - Right of Way Division (Open)

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Job Description

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.

Job Duties

  • Assist Nebraska Department of Transportation (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.

Requirements / Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Other

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

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Benefits

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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