Transportation Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off and 9 paid holidays

Paid training and development

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc, a leading engineering firm, is looking for a full-time Transportation Engineer based in Coralville, Iowa. The candidate will work on transportation-related projects, collaborating with State and Local Governments, and will be responsible for design, analysis, and engineering calculations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of transportation engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Strong communication and leadership skills are crucial for this role. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Missouri or Iowa PE required; PTOE not required but desired.
• MoDOT or IaDOT experience preferred, KDOT experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design of complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review project reports.
• Plan and prepare transportation project plans and specifications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people‑first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! In 2025, we aquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community.

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

We are currently seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer to join our team. Our team works with State and Local Governments on transportation related projects. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills to assist our current staff in serving our clients. This position will be responsible for performing detailed design, analysis, and engineering calculations for a variety of civil/transportation projects.

V&K Benefits

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowing
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off site

Main Duties and 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

Requirements

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing all the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Indoors with regular office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Reference, Background, and Documentation Requirements

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.