Engineering Assistant - Iowa City, IA

 (IIHR) – Hydroscience & Engineering (https://www.iihr.uiowa.edu/) has an immediate opening for a full-time summer engineering assistant (student position) to assist with experimental data collection on physical hydraulic models. 

This position could be extended beyond summer for part-time work (depending on work needs, funding, and satisfactory performance). This is a great opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in one of the world’s premier hydraulics laboratories!

Contact Troy Lyons at troy-lyons@uiowa.edu if you have any questions.

  • The successful candidate will work on reduced scale physical models of hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, rivers, fish ladders, drop shafts, and deep tunnels. 
  • Duties will include operating physical models, data collection and processing, report writing, and other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

  • An educational background or experience in the fields of environmental science, computer science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related area is required.
  • Must be detail oriented. 
  • Must have the ability to move research materials weighing up to 50 pounds. 
  • A valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain University Driving Policy standards is required. 
  • Applicants must be enrolled as a student at the University of Iowa in the summer/fall of 2022.
  • Work hours are between 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. 
  • Hourly pay will be commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply for this position, send a resume with your email of interest to troy-lyons@uiowa.edu.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.