Contract Administration Engineering Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4824883) Apply  Contract Administration Engineering Intern Salary $19.37 Hourly Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Internship Job Number 25-02223 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Cedric Wilkinson, cedric.wilkinson@iowadot.us Job Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineering student who is interested in the role of Contract Administration Assistant. This student opportunity will support our Contract Administration team. In this role, you will assist with rewriting and updating training materials, as well as provide administrative and technical support for field staff in their use of various digital tools. These tools include E-Ticketing, OnStation, Inspection GPS, drone data management, digital delivery processes, and GIS applications. What you’ll do: Training Material Development & Maintenance + Collaborate with the Contract Administration to rewrite and update training materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current best practices. + Gather feedback from field staff to continuously improve and refine training documentation. + Maintain version control of all training resources, ensuring stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date information. Field Staff Support + Serve as a point of contact for field staff regarding E-Ticketing, OnStation, Inspection GPS, drone data, digital delivery, and GIS applications. + Troubleshoot user issues, escalate complex technical problems, and coordinate solutions with IT and project managers. + Conduct training sessions (both in-person and virtual) to help field staff effectively utilize digital tools and workflows. Data Management & Analysis + Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing project-related data from drones, GPS systems, and other digital platforms. + Ensure data integrity and proper documentation, adhering to organizational standards and compliance requirements. + Collaborate with project managers and GIS specialists to generate reports and visualizations that support decision-making. Process Improvement + Identify opportunities to optimize digital processes and administrative workflows. + Propose and implement solutions that improve efficiency and reduce redundancies. + Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend updates or enhancements to existing practices Duration Options: Summer: May-August 2025 Fall: August-December 2025 (40 hours/week). Remote work is an option with this internship. Minimum Qualification Requirements Completion of at least two years in civil, construction, or structural engineering at an accredited four-year college or university with eligibility for senior status upon return to school. Employer State of Iowa Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa, 50010 Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email