• Traffic Operations Engineering Co-op

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Ames, IA)


    Traffic Operations Engineering Co-op

     

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    Traffic Operations Engineering Co-op

     

    Salary

     

    $19.76 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Internship

     

    Job Number

     

    26-00755

     

    Agency

     

    645 Iowa Department of Transportation

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/23/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Point of Contact

     

    Tim Simodynes - [email protected]

    Job Description

    The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations Bureau is looking for an engineering Co-Op student to start in December 2025 or January 2026!

     

    This engineering student will work on a variety of traffic operations and intelligent transportation systems tasks. The primary responsibility is to coordinate with others to deploy, operate and maintain work zone Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

     

    The Traffic Operations Bureau is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Iowa’s Interstates and highways, including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS include cameras, traffic sensors, dynamic message signs, as well as the communications network and control and monitoring software.

    This position will be responsible for:

    + Collaborating with field staff and central office staff on the deployment of Intelligent Work Zones (IWZ) on Traffic Critical Projects in Iowa

    + Coordinating IWZ deployments with the IWZ vendor, consultant support, construction inspectors and contractors

    + Daily monitoring and tracking of dozens of ITS devices

    + Checking the configuration of IWZ devices into Iowa’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Software

    + Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to track and plan ITS deployments

    Desired Skills for this position include:

    + Understanding and appreciation of general traffic safety principles

    + Proactive approach to coordinating efforts among a several people

    + Technical troubleshooting skills, strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.

     

    Duration options: 40 hours/week; December 2025/January 2026 - August 2026

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

     

    Completion of at leasttwo years in civil, mechanical, industrial, construction or electrical engineering curriculum at an accredited four-year college or university with eligibility for junior status upon return to school.

     

    Valid driver’s license

     

    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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