Student Intern - Engineering

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 49,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Des Moines, IA is offering a Student Internship in Engineering under the Pathways program. Students enrolled in schools from high school to graduate level can gain paid work experience in a federal agency while in school.

Applications close 2026-11-17 and telework may be available. The role involves performing survey work to develop topographic, cross-section and profile data for engineers, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to federal guidelines.

Qualifications

  • College transcripts must include course number, department, title, credits, and grade earned.
  • Foreign transcripts require English translation and must be evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

  • Performs survey work to develop topographic, cross-section and profile data for use by a professional engineer.

Education

Transcript-based education qualification

Job description

  • Hiring Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE OFFERED Positions filled utilizing Pathways Student Internship Authority, providing students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in federal agencies while in school.

Key Responsibilities

Performs a variety of survey work to develop topographic, cross section, profile, and other types of duty for use by a professional engineer.

Requirements & Education

College Transcript: If qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with course number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned.

If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g., special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college to ensure proper evaluation. Your education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited toward qualifications.

You may verify accreditation by visiting the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs website. We will verify your education accordingly. Foreign Education: You must submit verification that education completed in a foreign institution, was recognized by an accreditation body accepted by the U.S. Department of Education. You must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Your transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcript at the initial phase of the application process.

However, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35749 – $48535/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.

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