Senior Transportation Engineer — Roadway Design Lead

australia-kleinfelder; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Engineer in the United States to design and analyze transportation projects for state and local governments. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and delivering detailed design and specifications.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and PE licensure in MO/IA with PTOE preferred; DOT experience is valued. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Missouri or Iowa PE required. PTOE not required but desired.
• MoDOT or IaDOT experience preferred, KDOT experience acceptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design of complex transportation infrastructure projects, with a focus on roadway and highway elements.
• Prepare and review project reports.
• Communicates and schedules work with Survey Department.
• Completes work on schedule and within budgets.
• Plans and prepares transportation project plans and specifications.
• Periodic on-site construction observation.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Engineer in the United States to design and analyze transportation projects for state and local governments. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and delivering detailed design and specifications.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and PE licensure in MO/IA with PTOE preferred; DOT experience is valued. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success.