Intern - Civil Engineer

3 days ago

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States City of West Des Moines Full time

Civil Service Status

This is NOT a Civil Service position

Hours of Work

Up to 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Tentative Start Date

May 2026

Job Summary

Engineering interns are utilized by the Engineering Services Department to assist engineering staff in data collection, data management, inspection and other engineering analysis. Interns are exposed to many facets of the engineering profession and municipal operations.

Duties may include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, field inspections, construction inspections of public infrastructure, traffic counts, research and report writing.

Deadline to Apply

Open until filled - will review as applications come in.

Job Description

Intern - Civil Engineer

Must be an undergraduate student in Civil or Construction Engineering, Civil Technology or closely related field with one year of completed coursework. This is an internship which is not permanent, and which is being made available for individuals seeking work experience prior to graduating from an accredited college/university.

Exposure to weather including heat, cold, humidity and precipitation. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Current valid Iowa Driver's License required.

This is an internship which is not permanent and is being made available for individuals seeking work experience prior to graduating from an accredited college or university.

Steps to Apply

  1. Profile : You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

  2. Attachments : You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Resume

A resume must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

  1. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

  2. Applying for Position : Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)

All steps MUST be completed to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or "Spam" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at

Physical/Drug Testing

Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.

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