• Engineering Intern

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Engineering Intern

     

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    Engineering Intern

     

    Salary

     

    $22.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary Full-Time

     

    Job Number

    1132EG-12-2025

    Department

     

    Engineering

     

    Division

     

    EG062084 - EG T&T Traffic Engineering

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/10/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    4/1/2026 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

     

    Non

     

    Occupational Group

     

    Non-Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Traffic & Transportation, Design & Construction

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on evaluation of qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department and may be selected for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation in order to interview must inform this office at 515-283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    The City of Des Moines is seeking several motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Interns to join our Engineering Department for the summer of 2026 (May-August, up to 40 hours per week). This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various civil engineering projects that directly impact our community.

     

    Internship opportunities will be concentrated in the Traffic & Transporation, Construction Inspection and Land Survey divisions, with the prospect of rotation between other facets of the Engineering department.

    Ideal candidates will have an interest in municipal government, experience with Bentley MicroStation or AutoCADD Civil 3D, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a willingness to work both independently and part of a team, and exemplify the City’s Core Values:

    • Be genuine in our actions.

    • Collaborate for impactful change.

    • Foster opportunities for growth.

    • Ensure safety.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Current enrollment at an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate studies with completion of at least 60 semester hours and a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

    + Preference will be given to current students of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Traffic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.

     

    Candidates must submit a copy of their current transcript (official or unofficial) with their application or send to [email protected] for verification of relevant coursework by the application deadline.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required based on assignment.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Work with designated staff to set development goals to satisfy internship/school requirements;

    + Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and related information to plan and design projects including:

    + Roadway Improvements: Collect and analyze traffic data and prepare reports for the design of new roads and the rehabilitation of existing roadways to improve traffic flow and safety.

    + Bridge Rehabilitation: Work on projects aimed at inspecting, maintaining, and upgrading bridges to ensure structural integrity and longevity.

    + Construction: Work on projects related to construction materials testing and site inspection to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

    + Assist with the development of design drawings, specifications and cost estimates for capital improvement projects;

    + Research and complete assigned projects by accessing websites and contacting necessary parties;

    + Prepare and review site plans, engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare comments as necessary;

    + Acquire knowledge of city departmental functions and collaborate with engineers and other departments to address project challenges and develop solutions;

    + Attend meetings;

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.