Engineer in Training: Civil Design & Field Support

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

IPERS retirement

Hybrid telework opportunities

Gym facilities on-site

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Deferred compensation options

Job summary

Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks a motivated engineer to join the Engineering Design team, mentored by a Licensed Professional Engineer. Open to December 2026 graduates in civil, construction, environmental, or agricultural engineering.

You will develop designs, compute construction quantities, and create maps to illustrate project details, working on-site to aid field engineers and surveyors. The role emphasizes permitting support, project documentation, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college in engineering.
• Eligibility for pending graduation December 2026 for Civil/Construction/Environmental/Agricultural Engineering majors.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and drawings using AutoDesk Civil 3D.
• Use engineering software to calculate construction quantities and data.
• Create maps/plans to illustrate project details.
• Develop tools/workflows to improve design efficiency.
• Assist in preparing contract documents: drawings, specs, estimates.
• Conduct construction observation and assist surveyors on site as needed.
• Provide permitting support and maintain reference materials.
• Attend workshops to advance skills in Civil 3D and modern construction methods.

Skills

Accountability

Integrity

High Productivity

Communication Skills

Team Player

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Self-Management

Computer Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Environmental/Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Job description

Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks a motivated engineer to join the Engineering Design team, mentored by a Licensed Professional Engineer. Open to December 2026 graduates in civil, construction, environmental, or agricultural engineering.

You will develop designs, compute construction quantities, and create maps to illustrate project details, working on-site to aid field engineers and surveyors. The role emphasizes permitting support, project documentation, and continuous learning