State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 23 hours ago
Engineer EIT
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe State of Iowa's Department of Natural Resources is seeking a motivated engineer to join their Engineering Design team. This role involves ensuring that state infrastructure is safe and compliant while providing design and administrative support for construction projects.
CommunitiesOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assisting with develop designs and drawings using AutoCAD
Utilizing engineering software to calculate or modify construction quantities and supplementary project information
Utilize and create computer-generated maps, plans, or displays to illustrate project details
Develop tools or workflows to more efficiently design construction projects
Assist with the preparation of Contract Documents including drawings, specifications, construction estimates, and bid documents, and assist with the determination of applicable construction alternatives if contracts require modifications
Work on site at projects to provide assistance to field engineers and surveyor on an as-needed basis
Assistance may include construction observation, operating survey equipment, and inspection of the contracted work to verify that it meets specified requirements
Provide support and administrative assistance including but not limited to providing permitting assistance in tracking and preparing permit applications, securing necessary permits for construction projects, researching historic construction data, and maintaining up to date reference material
Apply the principles and practices of facilities engineering and of state building codes, rules and regulations
Preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications for a variety of building facilities; estimating and scheduling using computers and specialized software
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with DNR staff, management personnel, and other state and federal agencies
Read, interpret, and accurately obtain necessary information from engineering related source documents/data to document proposals, search for precedents, and seek out alternative procedures for engineering problems or projects
Provide assistance with inspection and construction observation of capital projects; coordinate contractor relations, change orders and payment requests; ability to adjust to change, work pressures or difficult situations without undue stress
Travel across the state as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering
Assisting with develop designs and drawings using AutoCAD
Utilizing engineering software to calculate or modify construction quantities and supplementary project information
Utilize and create computer-generated maps, plans, or displays to illustrate project details
Develop tools or workflows to more efficiently design construction projects
Assist with the preparation of Contract Documents including drawings, specifications, construction estimates, and bid documents
Assist with the determination of applicable construction alternatives if contracts require modifications
Provide assistance to field engineers and surveyor on an as-needed basis
Assistance may include construction observation, operating survey equipment, and inspection of the contracted work to verify that it meets specified requirements
Providing permitting assistance in tracking and preparing permit applications
Securing necessary permits for construction projects
Researching historic construction data
Maintaining up to date reference material
Apply the principles and practices of facilities engineering and of state building codes, rules and regulations
Preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications for a variety of building facilities; estimating and scheduling using computers and specialized software
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with DNR staff, management personnel, and other state and federal agencies
Read, interpret, and accurately obtain necessary information from engineering related source documents/data to document proposals, search for precedents, and seek out alternative procedures for engineering problems or projects
Provide assistance with inspection and construction observation of capital projects; coordinate contractor relations, change orders and payment requests; ability to adjust to change, work pressures or difficult situations without undue stress
Travel across the state as required
Preferred
Hydraulics, fluid mechanics or hydrology coursework completed
Benefits
Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
Nine paid holidays/year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
Professional training opportunities.
Family friendly and professional work environment.
Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).
Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.
Company
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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