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Shop Intern Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Additional duties will include review of shop drawings, submittals, and responses to contractor ... Engineering Intern Certification, or ability to get one within 6 months. * 0-4 years of relevant ...

Additional duties will include review of shop drawings, submittals, and responses to contractor ... Engineering Intern Certification, or ability to get one within 6 months. * 0-4 years of relevant ...

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Additional duties will include review of shop drawings, submittals, and responses to contractor ... Engineering Intern Certification, or ability to get one within 6 months. * 0-4 years of relevant ...

Structural Revit Designer

Coralville, IA · Hybrid

$100K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designated as an Engineer Intern (EI), with ... Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design requirements. * Provide ...

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Shop Intern information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a shop intern?

To thrive as a Shop Intern, you need basic mechanical aptitude, familiarity with hand tools, and a willingness to learn, often supported by a high school diploma or enrollment in a technical program. Exposure to inventory management systems, safety protocols, and sometimes basic CAD or shop management software is typical. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude help interns stand out in busy shop environments. These skills ensure efficient workflow, safe operations, and valuable hands-on experience that supports both personal development and team productivity.

What is the difference between Shop Intern vs Shop Assistant?

AspectShop InternShop Assistant
Required CredentialsUsually students or entry-level, no formal certification neededHigh school diploma or equivalent, some retail experience preferred
Work EnvironmentLearning-focused, supervised, temporaryCustomer-facing, ongoing, part-time or full-time
Employer & Industry UsageRetail stores, seasonal programs, internshipsRetail stores, supermarkets, boutiques

The main difference is that a Shop Intern is typically a temporary, learning-focused position often held by students, while a Shop Assistant is a regular, customer-facing role requiring some experience. Interns focus on gaining skills, whereas assistants handle daily sales and customer service tasks.

What is a shop intern?

Shop Interns are entry-level workers who assist in the daily operations of a shop or workshop, often as part of an internship program. Their responsibilities can include organizing inventory, maintaining equipment, helping with customer service, and supporting more experienced staff with various tasks. The position is typically designed to provide practical, hands-on experience and learning opportunities in a retail or workshop setting. Shop Interns often gain valuable skills that can help them advance to more specialized roles in the industry.

What are some common challenges faced by a shop intern, and how can they be addressed?

Shop Interns often encounter challenges such as adapting to a fast-paced work environment, learning to use various tools and equipment safely, and balancing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. To address these challenges, it's helpful to proactively seek guidance from experienced team members, take notes during training, and regularly review safety protocols. Building strong communication skills and staying organized can also help interns manage their responsibilities effectively and contribute positively to the shop team.

What are the most commonly searched types of Shop jobs in Iowa?

The most popular types of Shop jobs in Iowa are:

New Grad Field Engineer I- Central Division- For Current/Former HNTB Interns Only

Hntb

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What We're Looking For

This position is for current/former HNTB interns only.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for providing engineering inspection and documentation of construction work performed by contractor, in order to monitor the project construction compliance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions, as well as state and local regulations in order to protect the client's interests. Responsible for assisting in the compliance and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, specifications, and other contract documents for assigned projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Assists with construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Coordinates and schedules quality controls inspections.
  • Observes on-site material testing and coordinates testing and monitoring services. Performs mathematical calculations for material quantity payments. Performs basic shop drawing review and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
  • Reviews contractor's daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness and consistency. Regularly reviews contractor's as-built mark-ups, documents project progress using video and photo and prepares reports on construction progress.
  • Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
  • Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research. Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
  • Performs office engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares meeting agendas and meeting minutes, assists in processing and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates and other deliverables.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

What You'll Bring:

  • Identifies some discrepancies or conflicts within documents and gains familiarity with the quality of work performed using inspection checklists.
  • Writes daily inspection report, tracks work performed, and computes pay item quantities at a basic level with direction from more experienced staff.
  • Understands the shop drawing review and gains the ability to read and interpret the contractor's CPM schedule at a basic level.

What We Prefer:

  • Engineer in Training (EIT)
  • Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.
  • Current/previous HNTB intern

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AB#ConstructionManagement

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Locations:

Austin, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, Dallas, TX, Des Moines, IA, El Paso, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Houston, TX (Fannin), Kansas City, MO, Little Rock, AR, New Orleans, LA, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (129th Street), Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), Plano, TX (Granite Parkway), Round Rock, TX, San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway), St. Louis, MO

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.


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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914