Traffic Technology Engineer - ITS & Signal Design

Olsson; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson’s Transportation team in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Transportation Engineer specializing in Traffic Technology to perform traffic studies, design signals, roundabouts, and ITS projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and clients, apply engineering judgement, and advance expertise in traffic operations and transportation technology as part of a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 2–6 years of traffic or transportation engineering experience.
• FE exam completion and EI/EIT certification required.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic studies and prepare design plans for transportation projects.
• Design traffic signals, roundabouts, pavement markings, signing, and ITS facilities.
• Evaluate safety and operational performance of transportation systems; analyze data and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership of work

Excel data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam passed

EI/EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

OSP Fiber

Excel

Job description

Olsson’s Transportation team in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Transportation Engineer specializing in Traffic Technology to perform traffic studies, design signals, roundabouts, and ITS projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and clients, apply engineering judgement, and advance expertise in traffic operations and transportation technology as part of a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.