Roadside Design Intern

State of Iowa • Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa DOT Design Bureau is hiring a roadside design intern to work with full-time landscape design, erosion control, and vegetation management professionals to enhance Iowa’s roadsides. The intern will assist with project development by conducting field work and inspections, creating maps using GIS and CADD software, producing plans, and developing special roadside projects based on their education, skills, and section needs. The role requires strong communication skills and a desire to learn about Iowa’s native plant communities, transportation safety, roadside issues, erosion control strategies, and landscape design.

The student must be located in Iowa during the work period and able to report regularly to the Ames, Iowa location. No relocation funding is provided. The position is scheduled for days, Monday through Friday, and is expected to start in early May.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited educational institution; the posting specifies an actively enrolled student at a two- or four-year university, and recent graduates are not eligible.
• Must be located in Iowa during the hired work period and able to report regularly to the Ames, Iowa location.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to learn about Iowa’s native plant communities, transportation safety, roadside issues, erosion control strategies, and landscape design.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to excellence in enhancing Iowa’s roadsides and a desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively to support successful Roadside Development projects.
• Ability to learn and use CADD and other advanced software applications.
• Ability to analyze challenges, define successful solution alternatives, and proactively solve problems.
• Embraces and encourages innovative ideas and changes that result in effective process and project improvements.
• Motivated, friendly, inclusive, and get-it-done attitude.
• Professional, positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing roadside projects by conducting field work and inspections.
• Create maps using GIS and CADD software.
• Produce plans.
• Develop special roadside projects based on education, skills, and the needs of the section.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed