Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges & Buildings

Kleinfelder Australia; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays

Clothing allowance

Paid training and development

Job summary

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks a full-time Structural Engineer in the West Des Moines area. You will design and detail bridges, buildings, and treatment structures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact projects for private clients and government.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and organization as you guide project teams, manage client relations, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Iowa PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Structural design and detailing for bridges, buildings and treatment plant structures.
• Collaborate with teams in planning, design and construction of structural projects.
• Client contact including verbal and written communication.
• Complete projects on time and within budget.
• Periodic on-site construction observation.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks a full-time Structural Engineer in the West Des Moines area. You will design and detail bridges, buildings, and treatment structures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact projects for private clients and government.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and organization as you guide project teams, manage client relations, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.