Join our NEPA Team

Did you know when federal monies are used for a transportation project, the potential environmental effects of the actions need to be assessed?

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law in 1970, and the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB) helps to ensure that the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) follows the NEPA process during planning and project delivery.

If you are interested in becoming part of the team that helps to balance engineering and transportation needs with the social, economic, and natural environment – APPLY TODAY!

The NEPA Team:

This position will help support the Iowa DOT with avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating for environmental impacts due to federal-aid transportation projects. This position will help aid a four-person team that makes up the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Section of LEB.  This team is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with the planning and preparation of environmental documents.

As a NEPA co-op, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Helping to prepare technical reports and documents;
• analyzing transportation designs to determine project limits and potential impacts;
• working with city and county project applicants;
• coordinating with internal Iowa DOT sections and resource/regulatory agencies;
• representing the bureau in project management teams.  

Preferred Characteristics:

• open to learning the appropriate laws, regulations, and guidance required to comply with NEPA;
• great organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills;
• displays high standards of ethical conduct; 
• commits to providing a high-quality product and service; 
• works collaboratively with diverse group of people;  
• treats customers courteously and is responsive to their needs;
• and, wants to join a fun-loving, talented group while learning a very important part of the transportation project delivery process. 

Eligible majors: engineering

Engineering Co-op:

Completion of at least two years in civil, construction, materials, 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.

Salary- $18.81

Work Hours: Days, M-F; 40 hours a week, teleworking and flextime available

Location: Ames, Iowa

Travel: This position may require some in-state travel, but it is not mandatory.

Contact:   Angie Poole, Angela.Poole@iowadot.us

Applications due March 1st, 2024