Senior Transportation Engineer – Design, Analysis & Leadership

Kleinfelder; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Clothing allowance

Paid training and development

Job summary

Kleinfelder in Iowa is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team on state and local transportation projects. The role involves detailed design, analysis, and engineering calculations for roadway and highway elements, with strong communication and leadership required.

Candidates should have 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and a valid PE (Illinois) preferred; PTOE desired.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Illinois PE required; PTOE not required but desired.
• Experience with PowerGEOPAK and/or OpenRoads Designer preferred.
• IDOT experience preferred; KDOT experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design complex transportation projects focusing on roadway elements.
• Prepare and review project reports and documentation.
• Communicate and schedule work with the Survey Department.
• Complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Plan and prepare transportation project plans and specifications.
• Conduct periodic on-site construction observation.

Skills

10+ years of transportation experience

Strong written and verbal comms

Illinois PE

PTOE not required but desired

PowerGEOPAK / OpenRoads Designer

IDOT / KDOT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Kleinfelder in Iowa is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team on state and local transportation projects. The role involves detailed design, analysis, and engineering calculations for roadway and highway elements, with strong communication and leadership required.

Candidates should have 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and a valid PE (Illinois) preferred; PTOE desired.