Hybrid Transportation Materials Engineer Associate

State-of-Iow; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS retirement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

401A plan

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation—District 1 Materials Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer Associate in Ames. The role supports the District Materials Engineer in overseeing highway and bridge project materials, including inspecting, sampling, testing, and operating the district testing laboratory.

You will learn to manage material documentation during audits, assist with plant inspections, and provide technical guidance to DOT staff and contractors across Central Iowa.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or engineering management.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
• Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
• Must possess a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials inspection, sampling, and testing activities by District Materials Office staff.
• Inspect and monitor project-specific pavement plants, PCC, HMA, and aggregate production facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to DOT staff, county/city/consultant staff, contractors, and producers.
• Involve in project materials audits and Independent Assurance Program (IAP) testing.
• Participate in technical committees to improve Department specifications and policies.

Education

Engineering degree required

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation—District 1 Materials Office is seeking a Transportation Engineer Associate in Ames. The role supports the District Materials Engineer in overseeing highway and bridge project materials, including inspecting, sampling, testing, and operating the district testing laboratory.

You will learn to manage material documentation during audits, assist with plant inspections, and provide technical guidance to DOT staff and contractors across Central Iowa.