Senior Transportation Engineer - CD0030

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

HSA with employer contributions

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

Telehealth and mental health resources

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation, holidays, and paid浮

Parental leave and adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Remote work options depending on role

Professional development support andCE

Industry committee involvement

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) seeks a Senior Transportation Project Manager to grow our Des Moines office, lead BD efforts, and deliver roadway, traffic, and planning projects with strong client relationships.

The role requires a PE license in Iowa (or the ability to obtain within 6 months), 10+ years in transportation engineering, and 5+ years with the Iowa DOT. Remote work options may be considered based on position and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• PE license in Iowa or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years in transportation engineering (traffic or roadway design).
• 5+ years of experience working with the Iowa DOT.
• Experience leading teams and managing staff.
• Proven success in business development and winning work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development in the Des Moines region and Iowa, focusing on Iowa DOT and municipal clients.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategy aligned with FHU goals.
• Build and maintain client relationships and position FHU for pursuits.
• Lead or support proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies to secure new work.
• Demonstrate ability to win work and grow backlog.
• Provide day-to-day leadership within the Des Moines office and mentor staff.
• Partner with leadership to set growth direction and staffing.
• Support recruiting for a strong local team aligned with FHU culture.
• Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects and provide QA/QC oversight.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Maintain relationships with Iowa DOT and support coordination efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

QA/QC

Traffic Engineering

Roadway Design

Communication

Team Leadership

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager to help grow our Des Moines office. This role is ideal for a senior leader who brings strong technical expertise, a passion for building client relationships, and a proven ability to win and deliver work. This individual will play a key role in shaping FHU's growth in Iowa, leading business development efforts, supporting project delivery, and providing leadership to local staff.

Business Development & Client Leadership

• Lead business development efforts in the Des Moines region and Iowa, with a focus on Iowa DOT and Municipal clients
• Assist with developing and executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU growth goals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and actively position FHU for upcoming pursuits
• Lead or support proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies to secure new work
• Demonstrate the ability to win work and grow backlog

Office & Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership within the Des Moines office, supporting staff development, hiring, and retention
• Partner with regional and technical leadership in setting direction for growth and staffing
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Support recruiting and help build a strong local team aligned with FHU culture

Project Management & Technical Oversight

• Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects, including roadway, traffic, and planning efforts
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Provide technical guidance and QA/QC oversight on project deliverables
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain strong working relationships with Iowa DOT and support ongoing coordination efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation engineering; traffic, or roadway design
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with the Iowa DOT
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing staff
• Proven success in business development and winning work
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads)
• Background in traffic engineering, or roadway design
• Experience working with local municipalities in Iowa

The pay for this position has a range of $140,000 - $170,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. Application Deadline: 11/28/2026

Benefits

At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.