Regulated Materials Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences)

Regulated Materials Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences)

Salary

$16.46 Hourly

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

27-01024

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Don Johnson, Don.Johnson@iowadot.us, 515-290-2687

Job Description

The core function of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB) is to balance transportation project delivery, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for Iowa's transportation interests. Part of this core function includes reviewing transportation projects for potential impacts from hazardous materials. This position will serve an important role in LEB by helping us ensure our transportation projects comply with federal environmental regulations.

The role of this position is to assist the LEB Regulated Materials Program Manager with day-to-day duties, including but not limited to project site research, preliminary project reviews, environmental planning, GIS analysis, data entry, and project-related administrative work.

Duration Options: Position available starting late fall 2026 (10-20 hours per week). There is potential for continuation of the position into summer of 2027.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Educational Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate students in planning, natural resources, environmental sciences, emergency management, environmental policy, occupational safety, or related field.

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/