Contract Administration Engineering Intern

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Contract Administration Engineering Intern

Salary

$19.37 Hourly

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

25-02223

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

02/07/2025

Closing Date

3/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Cedric Wilkinson, cedric.wilkinson@iowadot.us

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineering student who is interested in the role of Contract Administration Assistant. This student opportunity will support our Contract Administration team.

In this role, you will assist with rewriting and updating training materials, as well as provide administrative and technical support for field staff in their use of various digital tools. These tools include E-Ticketing, OnStation, Inspection GPS, drone data management, digital delivery processes, and GIS applications.

What you’ll do:

Training Material Development & Maintenance

• Collaborate with the Contract Administration to rewrite and update training materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current best practices.

• Gather feedback from field staff to continuously improve and refine training documentation.

• Maintain version control of all training resources, ensuring stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date information.

Field Staff Support

• Serve as a point of contact for field staff regarding E-Ticketing, OnStation, Inspection GPS, drone data, digital delivery, and GIS applications.

• Troubleshoot user issues, escalate complex technical problems, and coordinate solutions with IT and project managers.

• Conduct training sessions (both in-person and virtual) to help field staff effectively utilize digital tools and workflows.

Data Management & Analysis

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing project-related data from drones, GPS systems, and other digital platforms.

• Ensure data integrity and proper documentation, adhering to organizational standards and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with project managers and GIS specialists to generate reports and visualizations that support decision-making.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize digital processes and administrative workflows.

• Propose and implement solutions that improve efficiency and reduce redundancies.

• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend updates or enhancements to existing practices

  Duration Options: Summer: May-August 2025 Fall: August-December 2025 (40 hours/week). Remote work is an option with this internship.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Completion of at least two years in civil, construction, or structural engineering at an accredited four-year college or university with eligibility for senior status upon return to school.

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Address

800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website

https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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