Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Iowa DNR is seeking a motivated engineer to join our Engineering Design team. This position offers a unique opportunity to help preserve and improve Iowa’s public lands and facilities. Working under the direct mentorship of a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), the successful applicant will ensure that state infrastructure—from state parks to wildlife areas—is safe, compliant, and built to serve the public for generations. The position is open to pending May 2026 graduates in the civil, construction, environmental or agricultural engineering fields.
Responsibilities include 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.
The Iowa DNR is seeking a motivated engineer to join our Engineering Design team. This position offers a unique opportunity to help preserve and improve Iowa’s public lands and facilities. Working under the direct mentorship of a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), the successful applicant will ensure that state infrastructure—from state parks to wildlife areas—is safe, compliant, and built to serve the public for generations. The position is open to pending May 2026 graduates in the civil, construction, environmental or agricultural engineering fields.
Responsibilities include 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.
Job Number: 26-02805
Location: Natural Resources, Conservation and Recreation, Land and Waters, Engineering, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321
Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., with travel as required/necessary
Closing Date: May 8, 2026, 11:59 PM
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