About the role#
The Construction and Materials Bureau offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting bridge construction projects across Iowa. You will work alongside professional engineers and construction staff to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. This role involves exposure to bridge construction, materials, design, research, and transportation infrastructure operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist structural engineering field staff with bridge construction activities, such as plan reviews, site visits, materials testing, and research.
- Support the development and revision of engineering specifications, guidance documents, and training materials.
- Observe and assist with construction inspections and field evaluations.
- Collaborate with professionals across bridge design, materials, research, and construction offices.
- Build technical knowledge through exposure to transportation engineering projects.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years in civil, construction, materials, or transportation engineering, or an engineering management curriculum at an accredited four-year university.
- Eligibility for junior status upon returning to school.
- Interest in bridge construction, transportation engineering, materials, or construction inspection.
- Ability to apply engineering coursework to practical field and office assignments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Attention to detail, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn engineering software and documentation systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Ames, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $19.76 per hour.
- Employment: Full-time.
About State of Iowa - Executive Branch
The State of Iowa Executive Branch delivers public services through 16 distinct agencies. These departments manage sectors ranging from agriculture and transportation to public health and corrections. Established in 1858, the organization employs over 10,000 people. It focuses on efficiency and service delivery for the citizens of Iowa.
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