Posting number: 27-00831
Department: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job classification: Transportation Student Co-op
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Transportation, Internship
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations and Safety Bureau is looking for an engineering Co-Op student to start in December 2026 or January 2027!
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 and Safety 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:
Duration options: 40 hours/week; December 2026/January 2027 - August 2027
Completion of at least two 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
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