Senior Transportation Project Engineer – DOT Design Leader

MSA Professional Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 88,800 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flex Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employer-Paid Insurance

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, located in Des Moines, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to lead and deliver transportation infrastructure projects, particularly for the Iowa DOT. In this role, you’ll ensure design solutions meet industry standards while fostering collaboration among municipal clients and contractors.

As a PE-licensed professional with over a decade of relevant experience, you'll mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-quality public infrastructure. Join a 100% employee-owned team committed to community impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive roadway design and transportation engineering experience.
• Substantial experience delivering Iowa DOT projects as a consultant required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of transportation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate proactively with Iowa DOT personnel and external stakeholders.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Project financials

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

MSA Professional Services, located in Des Moines, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to lead and deliver transportation infrastructure projects, particularly for the Iowa DOT. In this role, you’ll ensure design solutions meet industry standards while fostering collaboration among municipal clients and contractors.

As a PE-licensed professional with over a decade of relevant experience, you'll mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-quality public infrastructure. Join a 100% employee-owned team committed to community impact.