23 opportunity jobs found in Ames

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...

Workiva Spreadsheets is a core pillar of our productivity suite, playing a mission-critical role in nearly every customer’s reporting solution. We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead this engineering team in building innovative, reliable, and customer-centered capabilities that allow our customers to handle their most complex reporting challenges with absolute precision. In this role, you’ll guide a team through complex projects, develop technical and people leaders, and influence cross-functional strategy across Product, UX, Delivery, and more. You’ll foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. This is an opportunity to lead teams that innovate fearlessly, amaze customers, and make a meaningful impact—while modeling Workiva’s values and principles every day. What You’ll Do Lead High-Impact Teams Lead one or more engineering teams to deliver meaningful business results and...

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...

Job Description At the Iowa Department of Transportation, the focus of a Driver & Identification Service Center Specialist is always the customer! This position is critical to ensure that Iowans get or stay mobile by helping customers obtain required identification documents. We’re looking for someone who can provide exceptional service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while exceeding customer expectations. E very task and customer you interact with will contribute towards making our Mission: Making Lives Better Through Transportation and five Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception successful. Duties Your role as a Specialist will focus on a variety of tasks, both in the office and outside, and no two days will be the same with rotating duties. Specialists are tasked with staying on schedule and ensuring customer satisfaction by: Acting as a point of contact for customer...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Leasing Agent to join our team, with the availability to start in May. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for prospective residents, showing available properties and helping them find their next home. This position offers the freedom to make your own schedule and earn a $50 leasing bonus for every lease that gets signed from your showings. Responsibilities Respond to phone and in-person inquiries from prospective tenants Schedule and conduct property tours Highlight property features, amenities, and benefits Follow up with interested prospects Communicate with the office team about interested applicants Maintain a professional and friendly attitude at all times What We’re Looking For Strong communication and people skills Friendly, outgoing personality Reliable and organized Comfortable showing properties and speaking with new people Self-motivated and able to manage your own time Compensation...

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...

Project Engineer Lead capital projects end-to-end-from conceptual design through start-up-at a fast-moving manufacturing site. If you're a builder of systems who loves turning design into operations, this role gives you the ownership, visibility, and hands-on impact to deliver real outcomes across mechanical, electrical, and controls. What you'll do Own capital projects from scoping and estimating through commissioning and plant acceptance-on time and on budget. Coordinate MEP construction and cross-functional teams (OEM technicians, contractors of all trades, plant personnel). Design/spec equipment & panels (OEM equipment, automation panels, hardware) and manage P&ID reviews. Lead installation & I/O checkout, start-up, and acceptance testing; drive field execution with clear timelines. Develop and maintain schedules & cost controls: WBS, scheduling reports, cost/cash-flow forecasts, change orders. Guide controls &...

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...

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...

Student Recruiter Ii Remote - Non-Iowa in US Full Time R18668 Position Title: Student Recruiter II Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience Special Required Qualifications Valid U.S. Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a regional recruitment setting. Experience with recruiting strategies and event planning. Experience managing relationships with prospective students, families, and school counselors. Experience managing and planning travel logistics and reporting. Experience with student information systems and CRM tools, such as Salesforce, Workday Student, Slate, Student Search, or similar platforms, to track engagement and inform outreach strategies. Experience presenting to groups, conducting one-on-one meetings, and effectively connecting with various populations in person or virtually. Job...

Description As a Pricing Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the sales organization with pricing and all price-related topics. You will oversee the pricing structure, quotation, analytics, and implementation of global pricing projects and will be responsible for delivering on Pricing goals and KPIs. Monitor incoming quotation requests daily and ensure timely completion in partnership with all relevant stakeholders. Execute all quotations in alignment with established guidelines, pricing strategies, and the approved authorization matrix. Ensure cross-functional team collaboration to ease the price quoting process and facilitate agreements with business units where needed. Analyze incoming inquiries, support and consult with Sales to optimize price offers. Conduct price and margin analysis to support informed pricing decisions, identify pricing errors and revenue leakages, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of price master data. Support the implementation of global...

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...

Defense Contracting Team Lead Remote - Iowa Full Time R18648 Position Title: Defense Contracting Team Lead Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in or with the Department of War (e.g., supporting Department of War initiatives, advising contractors serving Department of War needs, or working within Department of War culture and requirements). Manufacturing sector experience (especially supporting manufacturers pursuing government/defense work). Significant experience in federal contracting and the federal acquisition process, including advising businesses on registrations/certifications, opportunity identification, proposal development, compliance, and related requirements. Proven people leadership experience (supervising, coaching, developing staff; driving performance...

Position Title Research Scientist I Job Group Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or closely related field Experience with maize and soybean crops and managing field experimentation Experience collecting plant and soil samples and drone imagery Experience in data analysis and statistics and use of R or spatial analysis tools. Experience coordinating projects or research. Job Description The Department of Agronomy is seeking a Research Scientist I to support applied research in integrated cropping systems. This position involves extensive field work, data management and analysis, collaboration with internal and external research partners, and technical writing. The successful candidate will contribute to the coordination and management of field experiments, collection and analysis of agronomic and environmental data, laboratory activities, and dissemination of...

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...

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Danfoss LLC. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice. Sales Development Manager - Remote Req ID: 47453 Job Location (Short): Ames, IA, USA | Maumee, OH, USA Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Sales Work Location Type: Remote The Impact You'll Make Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for building strong customer relationships and identifying new market opportunities? Danfoss Power Solutions is looking for a proactive and result-oriented Sales Development...

Deputy Director - Human Resources Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5235830) Apply ? Deputy Director - Human Resources Salary $68,702.40 - $122,428.80 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-02171 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 02/12/2026 Closing Date 2/26/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Jenny Lafrenz - Jenny.Lafrenz@iowadot.us Description Benefits Questions Job Description Lead with service. Grow people. Keep Iowa moving. Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships? The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking aDeputy Director to help lead our Human Resources Bureauwith a customer-first mindset. You'll champion our core values,Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity without Exception, while empowering...

The responsibilities of the Senior Research Scientist will include: Lead and oversee R&D initiatives focused on enzyme product development and their application in food products. Design, optimize, and validate enzyme formulations for a range of food applications, with particular emphasis on bakery products. Plan and execute experiments, analyze results, and assess the performance and effectiveness of enzyme solutions. Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Production, and Quality Assurance, to support successful product development and commercialization efforts. Monitor emerging trends and advancements in enzyme technology and food science to support ongoing innovation. Develop technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research outcomes and project updates. Provide technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders and external customers. Salary $130,000 - $145,000 Benefits Available Qualifications: Education...