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State of Iowa
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Construction Engineering Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$19.76 - $19.76
per hour
Type
Internship
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April 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This summer internship with the Iowa Department of Transportation involves inspecting construction projects, reviewing plans, and ensuring work follows contracts, along with helping certify materials and prepare reports.
It's a hands-on role for engineering students to gain practical experience in transportation projects under supervision.
A good fit would be a motivated college student in an engineering program who wants real-world exposure to construction oversight and problem-solving.
Key Requirements
- Completion of at least two years in an accredited engineering program (chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, transportation, or engineering management)
- Eligibility for junior status upon returning to school
- Ability to perform technical engineering support and construction inspection tasks
- Skills in reviewing contract documents and verifying work conformity
- Experience or ability to coordinate inspector activities, maintain records, and prepare progress reports
- Availability for full-time work (40 hours/week) from May to August 2025 in Creston, IA
- Authorization to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)
Full Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity this summer where you can help inspect construction projects and review project plans? If so, the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston Resident Construction Engineering Office may have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a student engineer, you will get to performs technical engineering support and construction trades related work.
This includes responsibility for inspection of projects consisting of various complexities, ensuring the work is completed according to the contract documents.
You will also help to ensure proper certification of materials.
You will help coordinate and reviews activities of inspectors, maintaining records, prepare quantities for vouchers and project progress reports.
You’ll thoroughly reviews contract documents and apply information contained to verify conformity of work.
Throughout your work, you will stay connected with your supervisor and provide updates on project progress, potential problems or delays and proposed solutions.
Work is done under the direction of Creston RCE Office.
Duration: May-August 2025
40 hours/week; schedule and overtime may vary
Salary starting at $19.76/hr.
Eligible majors: engineering
Other 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.
Location: Creston, IA
Contact: Jeffrey Huntsman, Jeffrey.Huntsman@iowadot.us
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
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.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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