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Engineering Intern

Iowa Department of Administrative Services • Ames, IA • 7h ago

Engineering Intern

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Engineering Intern

Salary

$19.76 Hourly

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

26-03075

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

05/13/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Chris Brakke (chris.brakke@iowadot.us)

Job Description

The Construction & Materials Bureau is looking for an Intern that is self-motivated and detail oriented to work in the central materials laboratory. This position will assist in the Bituminous materials section with testing primarily of asphalt mixtures. As an Intern you will learn to conduct the different tests the DOT performs on bituminous materials that are used in Hot Mix Asphalt paving projects. The Engineering Student will be exposed to quality control and quality acceptance processes of construction projects, and how this influences the quality of pavement that is constructed.

There may be opportunities to assist with testing in other areas including cement, concrete, and aggregates. There will also be opportunities for plant visits, field observation, and data analysis. Special projects could be assigned as needed.

This position has the capability of flexible hours.

Duration: May-August; 40 hours/week with the possibility to continue part-time (up to 20 hours/week) during the fall semester if student continues to meet eligibility requirements of the program.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Requirements: Completion of at least two years in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering, or in an engineering management curriculum at an accredited four year college or university with eligibility for junior status upon return to school.

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Address

800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website

https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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