Engineering Intern (Construction and Materials)
State of Iowa
Internship
On-site
Ames - 50010 - Story County, Iowa, United States
$16.46 - $19.76 USD hourly
Job Description
Location: Construction and Materials Bureau, Ames, Iowa
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Iowa DOT’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Desired abilities:
- Works collaboratively with diverse group of people
- Maintains an attitude of determination and dedication
- Displays high standards of ethical conduct
- Treats customers and teammates courteously and is responsive to their needs
- Commits to providing a high-quality product and service
- Addresses and listens to others in respectful manner
- Motivates others towards completing a common goal
Intern Responsibilities:
- Performs various aggregates and soils test in laboratory. The tests performed include (but are not limited to): determinations of specific gravity and absorption, sieve analysis, abrasion resistance, determinations of shale, chert, clay, silt, and materials finer than No. 200 sieve, resistance to freezing and thawing, pore index, salt susceptibility of aggregate, soil sample preparations, density, proctor, modified proctor, consolidation, triaxial compression, mechanical analysis, Atterburg limits, and carbon content in soil.
- Helps the office and District Materials personnel on issues and information related to testing and test results.
- Performs mathematical calculations to ensure compliance with project plans, percent complete, quantity used, and areas measured
- Helps with maintenance and calibration of test equipment, so they remain in proper operational condition and in compliance with specifications.
- Ensures that testing is completed according to the standards.
- Maintains detailed records of all test procedures
- Operates computers and applies related software applications
- Acts as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, and producers.
What we offer YOU:
- Team-oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today!
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Internship placement and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s academic qualifications and degree program.
- Admin Intern - Currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution.
- Engineering Intern - Completion of at least two years in civil, construction, materials, 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.