Transportation Engineer Associate: Field Projects & Growth

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Engineer Associate in Cedar Rapids to support roadway and bridge projects. This entry‑level role offers guidance from seasoned Professional Engineers and hands‑on field experience.

You will help maintain safety, quality, and efficiency across projects while progressing toward licensure. Reporting to engineers, you will inspect sites, document progress, coordinate meetings, verify plans, and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as listed above or equivalent.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or pursuing licensure within required timelines.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer within six years for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and coordination of complex roadway and construction projects per contract specs.
• Capture and report project progress with diaries, inspection reports, summaries, and payment measurements.
• Drive project coordination meetings with contractors, DOT staff, utilities and stakeholders.
• Evaluate contract documents, plans and materials for accuracy and constructability.
• Provide technical guidance to the RCE and manage critical project administration tasks.
• Perform on-site inspections in active construction zones under various weather conditions.
• Conduct robust data collection and testing using appropriate equipment; lift up to 65 lbs.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities and state/local partners through construction phases.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management

Verification of graduation with major coursework in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Iowa Board

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Engineer Associate in Cedar Rapids to support roadway and bridge projects. This entry‑level role offers guidance from seasoned Professional Engineers and hands‑on field experience.

You will help maintain safety, quality, and efficiency across projects while progressing toward licensure. Reporting to engineers, you will inspect sites, document progress, coordinate meetings, verify plans, and provide technical guidance.