37 compute jobs found in Ames, IA

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5258701) Apply ? Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Intern Salary $16.46 Hourly Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Internship Job Number 26-02376 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 03/04/2026 Closing Date 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Jon Rees, Jon.Rees@iowadot.us Job Description The Iowa Department of Transportation's Right of Way Bureau is seeking a student intern who is interested in getting some hands-on CAD experience! This position would assist in our parcel digitization effort, where we are digitizing DOT acquired parcels on transportation projects throughout the state. Responsibilities of the intern would include researching parcels in the DOT's Electronic Management Records System (ERMS) and digitizing parcels from strip maps and plat maps into CAD. Various other...

R&D Engineer Iii - Digital Ag Ames, IA Full Time R18754 Position Title: R&D Engineer III - Digital Ag Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Background in agricultural equipment, off-highway machinery, robotics, drone systems, or precision application technology (seed and chemical; liquid and dry systems) Experience mentoring early-career engineers or supervising technical staff Experience contributing to grants, sponsorships, or industry-funded R&D initiatives Job Description: Build the Future of Agriculture If you want your engineering work to matter outside the lab, on real machines, in real farm fields, with real impact, this is the role for you. Who We Are The Digital Ag Innovation Lab...

Role Overview PIC North America, a Genus Company , has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Genetic Improvement Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead training, monitor progress, and execute the technical implementation of PIC’s genetic program across Elite Farms. You’ll work in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment and collaborate across multiple teams while also being able to work independently. We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. High communication skills, data analysis expertise, and livestock project management experience are essential for success in this role. The preferred remote location for the position is in the Midwest region, United States with travel approximately 40-50% domestic and international. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of...

Engineering Technician Senior Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5260605) Apply ? Engineering Technician Senior Salary $60,548.80 - $92,185.60 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02387 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 03/05/2026 Closing Date 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Ryan Miller, Ryan.Miller@Iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description Are you interested in the design of highway construction projects? The Road Design Section is looking to hire anEngineering Technician Senior (ETS)position in the Design Bureau at the Iowa Department of Transportation! The ETS performs advanced paraprofessional engineering work in the preparation of roadway plans for highways of a broad scope and complexity. Your typical responsibilities include training and guidance of other team...

Design Technician Associate Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5243362) Apply ? Design Technician Associate Salary $37,356.80 - $54,870.40 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02214 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Paul Flattery - Paul.Flattery@iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description As aDesign Technician Associate,you will participate on a team that makes important decisions that balance highway geometrics, constructability, and property impacts! You will assist in the preparation of computer-generated roadway design plans by drafting and adding text to the design file and producing plan sheets using MicroStation. You will tabulate and quantify materials to build highway projects, assist in the calculation of...

Job Description Iowa DOT’s Design Bureau is looking for two web accessibility interns to work alongside a team of technical staff, web designers, graphic designers, and forms specialists. In this position, you will be responsible for helping the Iowa DOT ensure that all documents posted on our website are accessible to persons with disabilities. You will have the ability to work on high-visibility projects that are seen state-wide and work to make lives better through transportation. Applicants should have experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with forms and Adobe InDesign are a plus. The ideal candidate will be offered training on accessibility standards. Following training, they must be able to understand and apply accessibility standards to documents to meet federal requirements. Candidates should be versatile and willing to learn new skills as they will work in a variety of computer programs. This position is located in Ames in the Design Bureau and...

Job Description As a Design Technician Associate, you will participate on a team that makes important decisions that balance highway geometrics, constructability, and property impacts! You will assist in the preparation of computer-generated roadway design plans by drafting and adding text to the design file and producing plan sheets using MicroStation. You will tabulate and quantify materials to build highway projects, assist in the calculation of roadway geometric features, including vertical and horizontal highway alignments. Also, assisting in the design and layout of intersections, drainage systems, and traffic control plans that are consistent with Iowa DOT design guidance. Preferred Knowledge Understanding of highway design principles Ability to successfully utilize advanced software applications. Analyzes challenges, defines successful solution alternatives, and proactively solves problems. Preferred Characteristics Passion and commitment to...

Materials Technician 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5238666) Apply ? Materials Technician 3 Salary $44,824.00 - $66,123.20 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02211 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 02/16/2026 Closing Date 2/26/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Chris Brakke, Chris.Brakke@iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description The Iowa DOT is looking to hire a motivated individual who has a desire to get involved with cement and concrete testing. Cement and concrete are part of a pivotal foundation that supports all building processes for the Iowa DOT. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career apply for this position. Iowa Department of Transportation's Mission isMaking Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected...

Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence Institute For Resilient Agriculture BLACK - Black Engineering Bldg Full Time R18635 Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence Institute for Resilient Agriculture Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: We seek a Postdoctoral Scholar to develop next-generation crop canopy modeling tools that combine mechanistic plant physiology with machine learning for digital and precision agriculture. The work emphasizes coupled canopy processes (radiation, microclimate, photosynthesis, transpiration) and integration with crop modeling platforms and decision-relevant simulations. The scholar will use field and physiological observations for calibration, uncertainty quantification, and validation. The role includes developing robust, reusable software pipelines and collaborating across engineering,...

Position Title Police Officer Job Group Merit Required Minimum Qualifications Eligible to enroll in the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and eligible to complete Board of Regents Field Training, OR Possession of certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy as a Law Enforcement Officer and eligible to complete Board of Regents Field Training, OR Possession of law enforcement certification in another state and successful completion of all application and examination requirements as outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 501-3.8(80B) and eligible to complete Board of Regents Field Training Special Required Qualifications Valid U.S. Driver's License Preferred Qualifications Job Description: The Department of Public Safety at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for Certified officers to join our team. This is a 24 hour operation, 365 days a year. Officers will be expected to work holidays that fall within their regular work schedule as well as...

Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate - Aerospace Engineering Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Research Associates will work under the direction of Prof. Abhishek Halder and will conduct interdisciplinary research in the areas of stochastic control, optimal mass transport, and the Schrödinger bridge. They will pursue collaborative research publications and will help mentor graduate students. The position requires a Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or a related field. Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or a related field. Strong analytical, computational, and written communication skills evidenced by a publication record in the area of control theory, mathematical optimization, AI, or machine...

Position Title Data Analyst I Job Group Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Preferred Qualifications Experience using student information systems, such as Workday Student, for reporting and data extraction Proven experience creating and validating complex queries or reports with appropriate tools (e.g., Workday Report Writer, Microsoft Access, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar) Experience with maintaining data accuracy, documentation, and compliance in a higher education environment Familiarity with online programs in a higher education environment Summary Job Description: Iowa State Online, a unit with The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), is accepting applicants for a Data Analyst I. Iowa State Online is a service unit to the entire institution for online program growth. This position will support the team’s data needs related to this work. Example of Duties Assist with establishing,...

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate – Veterinary Virology Appointment Type Post Doc/Trainee Job Description Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Caceres Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (VMPM) is accepting applications for a productive and result-oriented postdoctoral associate. The individual will perform different in vitro and in vivo assays to better understand the pathogenesis and viral-host interactions of Influenza A virus and other viral pathogens relevant for animals and humans. In addition, the individual will develop novel vaccine approaches for different animal viruses, including PRRSV and IBV. The individual will evaluate novel antiviral therapies against the Influenza A virus. The individual will also actively participate in the generation of research manuscripts and reports, as well as in mentoring personnel in the Caceres Lab. The work will be performed in state-of-the-art...

Position Title: Event Coordinator II Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience Special Required Qualifications Drivers License Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Event Management, or related degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as communication and collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Working knowledge or experience with event planning. Experience working with financial management and/or event management platforms. Experience in financial tracking and accounts payable. Job Description: Are you excited about working with a wide variety of clients, vendors, speakers, and departments to bring impactful events to life? Are you looking for a role that offers true work–life balance while giving you the freedom to use your creativity and ideas to shape conferences and...

Transportation Engineer Associate Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5261239) Apply ? Transportation Engineer Associate Salary $65,520.00 - $101,462.40 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02389 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 03/06/2026 Closing Date 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Ryan Miller, Ryan.Miller@Iowadot.us / Kyle Schrock, Kyle Schrock@Iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description We are hiring 2 Transportation Engineer Associate positions from this req for the Roads 1 and Roads 2 teams. The Design Bureau within the Transportation Development Division at the Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to hire a full-timeTransportation Engineer Associatewho will be part of a team developing projects that enhance the state and national transportation systems in...

Administrative Assistant 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5260230) Apply ? Administrative Assistant 2 Salary $49,400.00 - $72,612.80 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02380 Agency 222 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Fort Dodge Opening Date 03/05/2026 Closing Date 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Chrystal Brown chrystal.brown@iowa.gov Description Benefits Questions Job Description Are you ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in Iowa's correctional system? As anAdministrative Assistant 2with the Iowa Department of Corrections - Second District in Ames, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. This position is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy organizing information, and want to support a mission-driven...

Right of Way Property Manager (Right-of-Way Agent 3) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5260642) Apply ? Right of Way Property Manager (Right-of-Way Agent 3) Salary $60,548.80 - $92,185.60 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02388 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 03/05/2026 Closing Date 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Katherine Johnson, Katherine.Johnson@iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description The Iowa Department of Transportation's Right of Way Bureau is made up of 44 full-time employees who coordinate utility relocation, all property acquisitions, and sales for highway improvement projects throughout the state. Our bureau is looking to hire aRight of WayProperty Manager (Right-of-Way Agent 3)to join our team and be a steward for the public's assets. Our Property...

_Great company. Great people. Great opportunities._** If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, **come build your future with United Rentals!** As a Diesel Mechanic (Service Tech II), you'll use your skills to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment in a safe and professional manner. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you'll have the potential to work towards higher level Tech roles in our Service Department. Like every member of our team, we will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service to our customers. What You'll Do Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair of rental equipment and tools involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis Demonstrate a wide...

Postdoctoral Research Associate Plant Virology & Insect Vectors Ames, IA Full Time R18761 Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Virology & Insect Vectors Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Olmedo-Velarde Lab at Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join integrated research projects focused on plant and insect viruses within vector-borne plant pathosystems. The lab specializes in hemipteran insect vectors impacting corn and soybean production systems, using a multidisciplinary approach that combines plant pathology, entomology, virology, molecular biology, and translational research to develop innovative management strategies for major field crops. The successful candidate will contribute to fundamental, applied, and translational research aimed at advancing our understanding of...

Position Title Research Scientist I - Wildlife Ecologist Job Group Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Special Required Qualifications Valid U.S. Driver's License Preferred Qualifications An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in the Biological Sciences (e.g., Wildlife, Fisheries, Natural Resource Management), Field experience working with vertebrates or invertebrates in the Midwest Field crew supervision experience Experience that demonstrates management of large databases Experience formatting input files for and analyzing demographic data with MARK or DISTANCE programs Experience with R programming, and demonstrated record of publication in scientific journals Summary Job Description: The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/) at Iowa State University seeks applicants for a Research Scientist I in the area of Wildlife Ecology. This individual will work on a...

Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate – Plant Virology & Insect Vectors Appointment Type Post Doc/Trainee Job Description Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Olmedo‑Velarde Lab at Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join integrated research projects focused on plant and insect viruses within vector‑borne plant pathosystems. The lab specializes in hemipteran insect vectors impacting corn and soybean production systems, using a multidisciplinary approach that combines plant pathology, entomology, virology, molecular biology, and translational research to develop innovative management strategies for major field crops. The successful candidate will contribute to fundamental, applied, and translational research aimed at advancing our understanding of virus–vector–plant interactions, virus discovery, diagnostics innovation, and novel control strategies in agroecosystems. Projects In The Lab Include...

Accountant 4 - Supervisor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5256416) Apply ? Accountant 4 - Supervisor Salary $75,795.20 - $116,708.80 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02354 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 03/03/2026 Closing Date 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Traci Springer - Traci.Springer@iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description Iowa DOT's Mission isMaking Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa DOT's five CORE values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm - Flex schedule available. Location: Ames, IA 50010 The Team: Our Team has an...

Transportation Engineer Associate Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5243402) Apply ? Transportation Engineer Associate Salary $65,520.00 - $101,462.40 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02262 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Paul Flattery, Paul.Flattery@Iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description The Design Bureau within the Transportation Development Division at the Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to hire a full-timeTransportation Engineer Associatewho will be part of a team developing projects that enhance the state and national transportation systems in Iowa. You will be an essential member of a highway design team that collaborates with numerous stakeholders to develop innovative transportation...

Postdoc Research Associate - Climate & Agriculture Research Ames, IA Full Time R18665 Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate - Climate & Agriculture Research Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The postdoc will collaborate closely with Dr. J. Arbuckle to research farmers' perspectives on climate change and identify social and biophysical factors that influence adaptation and mitigation behaviors. They will combine data from the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll with weather and climate information to perform innovative analyses of how experienced weather over time relates to perceived risks and management actions for adaptation and mitigation. The postdoc is also expected to develop one or two manuscripts for submission to scientific journals. Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Earth System Science. Preferred Qualifications:...