Transportation Engineer

Kleinfelder; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Clothing allowance

Paid training and development

Job summary

Kleinfelder in Iowa is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team on state and local transportation projects. The role involves detailed design, analysis, and engineering calculations for roadway and highway elements, with strong communication and leadership required.

Candidates should have 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and a valid PE (Illinois) preferred; PTOE desired.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design complex transportation projects focusing on roadway elements.
• Prepare and review project reports and documentation.
• Communicate and schedule work with the Survey Department.
• Complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Plan and prepare transportation project plans and specifications.
• Conduct periodic on-site construction observation.

Skills

10+ years of transportation experience

Strong written and verbal comms

Illinois PE

PTOE not required but desired

PowerGEOPAK / OpenRoads Designer

IDOT / KDOT experience

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 diverse backgrounds, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community.

Role Summary

We are currently seeking a full‑time Transportation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. The role supports State and Local Governments on transportation projects requiring detailed design, analysis, and engineering calculations across civil/transportation projects. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design complex transportation infrastructure projects, focusing on roadway and highway elements.
• Prepare and review project reports and documentation.
• Communicate and schedule work with the Survey Department.
• Complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Plan and prepare transportation project plans and specifications.
• Conduct periodic on‑site construction observation.

Qualifications

• 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 employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently walks and sits; occasionally stands, climbs or balances, and stoops, kneels, or crouches. 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 include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Work environment is indoors with regular office conditions and moderate noise level.

Benefits

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and additional supplemental insurances.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
• Paid training and development on and off site.
• Clothing allowance.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $91,000 – $129,043 (based on qualifications and experience).

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)

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering reimbursements for continuing education, training and certification expenses, and opportunities for internal mentoring.