Construction Engineering Intern

Construction Engineering Intern

Salary

$19.76 Hourly

Location

Davenport - 52801 - Scott County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

27-01152

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Kalynn Burton (Kalynn.Burton@iowadot.us)

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an engineering student who wants to gain hands-on experience in the world of construction!

Duties:

• Assist with transportation construction projects by reviewing construction plans and specifications
• Evaluate field conditions
• Perform materials testing to verify compliance with project requirements
• Support construction inspection and documentation
• Monitor contractor activities
• Gain experience with contract administration, construction procedures, and quality assurance practices
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and contractors to help ensure projects are completed in accordance with plans, applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/