Traffic Engineering Intern

Traffic Engineering Intern

Salary

$19.76 Hourly

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

27-01299

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Dave Matulac; david.matulac@iowadot.us

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Student Intern who is interested in the Operations side of Traffic Engineering in Traffic Operations & Safety!

This intern position is located in the Traffic Engineering Section of the Traffic Operations and Safety Bureau. The individual selected will be responsible for designing and ordering new and replacement signs on primary highways, under the supervision of a professional engineer. Exposure to related disciplines such as transportation planning, traffic operations, and highway safety is expected. There will be additional opportunities to attend project meetings, participate in on-site field reviews, and attend workshops and conferences.

Some examples of tasks include:

• Review existing site conditions using Google Earth, as-built plans, and other internal resources
• Draw non-standard signs using SignCAD or other sign drafting software
• Submit fabrication orders to the DOT's Sign Shop
• Enter and edit information in the sign inventory database
• Prepare monthly cost reports for the Type A Sign replacement project
• Become familiar with state and federal signing policies (Traffic & Safety Manual, MUTCD, etc.)

Preferred background:

• 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: January - May; up to 20 hours/week; potential to continue through summer

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.

Eligible majors: Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer, or other Transportation Engineer related majors

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/