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Location : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 24-02620
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 02/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Zac Abrams; zachary.abrams@iowadot.us
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Student Co-Op who is interested in the Design side of Traffic Safety!
This co-op position is located in the Traffic Engineering Section of the Traffic and Safety Bureau. The individual selected will be responsible for the development of traffic signing projects on the state highway system, under the supervision of the project engineer. There will be additional opportunities to attend project meetings, participate in on-site field reviews, conduct spot speed studies, and attend workshops and conferences.
Duration: May-December; 40 hours/week
Eligible majors: Civil engineering
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
Location : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 24-02620
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 02/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Zac Abrams; zachary.abrams@iowadot.us
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Student Co-Op who is interested in the Design side of Traffic Safety!
This co-op position is located in the Traffic Engineering Section of the Traffic and Safety Bureau. The individual selected will be responsible for the development of traffic signing projects on the state highway system, under the supervision of the project engineer. There will be additional opportunities to attend project meetings, participate in on-site field reviews, conduct spot speed studies, and attend workshops and conferences.
- Investigate existing site conditions using Google Earth, as-built plans, and other internal resources
- Use Microstation CADD software to develop project plans
- Create 3D models for use in Microstation projects
- Tabulate project quantities and develop project estimates
- Draw non-standard signs using SignCAD or other sign drafting software
- Draft standard drawings for plan development
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products
- CADD software experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong communicator with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Interest in learning traffic engineering concepts, plan development, and cost estimating
Duration: May-December; 40 hours/week
Eligible majors: Civil engineering
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
