Transportation Engineer

Kleinfelder; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and 9 paid holidays

Paid training and development

Clothing allowance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Coralville, Iowa is seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of transportation engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. The successful candidate will design complex transportation projects and ensure timely completion within budget. The firm offers a people-first culture and a range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, and career development support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Missouri or Iowa PE required. PTOE not required but desired.

Responsibilities

• Design of complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review project reports.
• Complete work on schedule and within budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

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 acquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with diverse backgrounds and experiences, focused on building a brighter future for communities.

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. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills and will assist our current staff in serving 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 allowance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off site
• Career development support, including reimbursements for continuing education, training, certifications, and internal mentoring program

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of complex transportation infrastructure projects, with a focus on roadway and highway elements
• Prepare and review project reports
• Communicate and schedule work with Survey Department
• Complete work on schedule and within budgets
• Plan and prepare 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.

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.

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).