Transportation Engineer

Kleinfelder; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid training and development

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer in Rock Island, Illinois. This role involves designing transportation infrastructure projects and working closely with government agencies. Candidates should have excellent communication and leadership skills and 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering.

The expected salary range is $91,000 to $129,043, dependent on qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Illinois PE required; PTOE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review project reports.
• Communicate and schedule work with Survey Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Civil/transportation project design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerGEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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
• Illinois PE required. PTOE not required but desired
• Experience with PowerGEOPAK and/or OpenRoads Designer preferred
• IDOT 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.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $91,000 -$129,043.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 opportunities and supporting professional growth through training, certifications, and internal Mentoring Program. Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)