Iowa
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.
This position serves as the Iowa Department of Transportation's
District 6 Assistant Materials Engineer who is responsible for supporting the District 6 Materials Engineer with materials-related oversight of Iowa DOT highway and bridge projects within a 12-county area in east central Iowa. The District 6 Materials Office is responsible for leading the inspection, sampling, and testing of project materials, running the district materials testing laboratory, monitoring production from highway material sources, overseeing material documentation-related portions of project audits, and providing technical consultation.
This position is part of a Trainee/Journey Classification and is eligible for reclassification to a Transportation Engineer (current pay range: $72,238.40 - $111,238.40) within 6 months of hire with licensure as a PE. Learn more about Trainee/Journey Classifications here .
Location Cedar Rapids
Shift Requirements Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary, and some overtime may be required. Some overnight travel is required.
Responsibilities
Providing engineering expertise and assistance to the District laboratory, HMA, PCC, and Aggregate Technicians including collecting samples, performing laboratory analysis, and reporting test results.
Supporting the District Materials Engineer with oversight of the Independent Assurance Program (IAP) for materials testing in the District. This includestesting and independent assurance programs for profilograph, pavement thickness, aggregate production, pre-cast concrete plants, etc.
Supporting the District Materials Engineer by conducting materials documentation audits, performing pavement evaluations, and recommending bituminous mix design criteria for select projects.
Reviewing quality control plans for materials suppliers and manufacturers.
Visiting project sites to evaluate progress and specification compliance. Provide technical problem-solving support to construction inspection staff.
Conducting field trials, collecting data, and analyzing new products and testing procedures.
Providing highway materials technical assistance through consultation to a variety of customers, including Iowa DOT staff, County/City/Consultant staff, contractors, and materials producers.
Licenses
A valid class C non-commercial Driver’s License must be possessed and maintained.
Applicant must also possess an Engineer certificate issued by the Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners within 24 months of hire. Licensure as a professional engineer is required within 6 years of hire for continued employment as a Transportation Engineer Associate.
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found 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).
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management.
Possession of a verification of graduation with major course work in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management. Applicants hired with verification of graduation will be required to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university within 10 months of hire.
Certifications & Endorsements
Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affemative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!
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This position serves as the Iowa Department of Transportation's
District 6 Assistant Materials Engineer who is responsible for supporting the District 6 Materials Engineer with materials-related oversight of Iowa DOT highway and bridge projects within a 12-county area in east central Iowa. The District 6 Materials Office is responsible for leading the inspection, sampling, and testing of project materials, running the district materials testing laboratory, monitoring production from highway material sources, overseeing material documentation-related portions of project audits, and providing technical consultation.
This position is part of a Trainee/Journey Classification and is eligible for reclassification to a Transportation Engineer (current pay range: $72,238.40 - $111,238.40) within 6 months of hire with licensure as a PE. Learn more about Trainee/Journey Classifications here .
Location Cedar Rapids
Shift Requirements Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary, and some overtime may be required. Some overnight travel is required.
Responsibilities
Providing engineering expertise and assistance to the District laboratory, HMA, PCC, and Aggregate Technicians including collecting samples, performing laboratory analysis, and reporting test results.
Supporting the District Materials Engineer with oversight of the Independent Assurance Program (IAP) for materials testing in the District. This includestesting and independent assurance programs for profilograph, pavement thickness, aggregate production, pre-cast concrete plants, etc.
Supporting the District Materials Engineer by conducting materials documentation audits, performing pavement evaluations, and recommending bituminous mix design criteria for select projects.
Reviewing quality control plans for materials suppliers and manufacturers.
Visiting project sites to evaluate progress and specification compliance. Provide technical problem-solving support to construction inspection staff.
Conducting field trials, collecting data, and analyzing new products and testing procedures.
Providing highway materials technical assistance through consultation to a variety of customers, including Iowa DOT staff, County/City/Consultant staff, contractors, and materials producers.
Licenses
A valid class C non-commercial Driver’s License must be possessed and maintained.
Applicant must also possess an Engineer certificate issued by the Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners within 24 months of hire. Licensure as a professional engineer is required within 6 years of hire for continued employment as a Transportation Engineer Associate.
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found 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).
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management.
Possession of a verification of graduation with major course work in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management. Applicants hired with verification of graduation will be required to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university within 10 months of hire.
Certifications & Endorsements
Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affemative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!
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