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Engineering Intern (Bituminous Materials)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Ames

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  • You must have completed two years in an engineering program (chemical, civil, etc.) at an accredited college, eligible for junior status upon return.
  • You will assist with testing asphalt mixtures, learn quality control processes, and may support cement, concrete, and aggregates testing, as well as participate in plant visits and data analysis.

Requirements

  • Completion of at least two years in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering, or in an engineering management curriculum at an accredited four-year college or university with eligibility for junior status upon return to school.

Responsibilities

  • The Construction & Materials Bureau is looking for an Intern that is self-motivated and detail oriented to work in the central materials laboratory. This position will assist in the Bituminous materials section with testing primarily of asphalt mixtures. As an Intern you will learn to conduct the different tests the DOT performs on bituminous materials that are used in Hot Mix Asphalt paving projects. The Engineering Student will be exposed to quality control and quality acceptance processes of construction projects, and how this influences the quality of pavement that is constructed.
  • There may be opportunities to assist with testing in other areas including cement, concrete, and aggregates. There will also be opportunities for plant visits, field observation, and data analysis. Special projects could be assigned as needed.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Engineering Intern position?

The main focus of the Engineering Intern position is to assist in the Bituminous materials section, primarily conducting tests on asphalt mixtures used in Hot Mix Asphalt paving projects.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The internship is for 40 hours per week from May to August, with flexible hours and the possibility to continue part-time (up to 20 hours/week) during the fall semester.

Is there an opportunity for the intern to work on projects outside of bituminous materials?

Yes, there may be opportunities to assist with testing in other areas including cement, concrete, and aggregates, as well as special projects as needed.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must have completed at least two years in engineering fields such as chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering, or in an engineering management curriculum at an accredited four-year college or university.

Will the intern gain experience in quality control processes?

Yes, the intern will be exposed to quality control and quality acceptance processes of construction projects, which will influence the quality of pavement constructed.

Are there opportunities for field observation or plant visits?

Yes, the intern will have opportunities for plant visits and field observation as part of the internship experience.

What is the potential for continued employment after the summer internship?

There is a possibility for the intern to continue part-time (up to 20 hours/week) during the fall semester, as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements of the program.

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