Engineering Technician Senior Ames Story

The Design Bureau of the Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to hire an Engineering Technician Senior (ETS) interested in making an impact on developing projects in the State’s Highway Improvement Program.

This ETS position is part of the Preliminary Design team responsible for developing project concepts on 4R, Bridge Replacement, and other state highway improvement projects of varying complexity. You will work under the general supervision of a Professional Engineer while performing technical applications of engineering design of a broad scope and complexity.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize CADD skills, a thorough understanding of highway project design principles, and construction techniques.
• Develop project concepts and contribute to design decisions in collaboration with the Pre Design Engineer and project review teams.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members, staff amongst other DOT Bureaus, and District staff.
• Establish alignments, preliminary project modeling, mentor team members, and organize team workloads.
• Conduct and facilitate Project Concept meetings and Field Exams, including coordination with District, Bridges & Structures, FHWA, and local officials.
• Prepare cost estimates and support analysis of project alternatives.
• Participate in annual Interstate system reviews and help develop pavement rehabilitation concepts.

Shift: Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule possible. Some in-state travel is required.

Location: Design Bureau, Iowa DOT Complex in Ames, Iowa

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at  or via email rheim.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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