Transportation Engineer I: Roadways & Multimodal Design

Shive--hattery; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings

Disability protection

Wellness incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Shive-Hattery in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a entry-level Civil Engineer to join our Public Infrastructure - Transportation team. You will gain hands-on experience in roadway design, traffic operations, and municipal infrastructure while supporting projects in the communities we serve.

As a recent graduate or early-career Engineer Intern, you will develop professional licensure through mentorship, practical field and drafting work using MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Recent graduate or early career Engineer Intern with 0 to 3 years of professional experience.
• Have passed (or are scheduled to take) the FE exam to obtain Engineering Intern designation with the drive to obtain a PE license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with engineering design/drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Focus on transportation engineering, including roadway and intersection design, corridor studies and traffic operations.
• Contribute to the design of stormwater management, site grading, and public utilities.
• Prepare CAD drawings, technical reports, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Gain field experience through construction observation and collaboration with contractors.
• Support projects across public infrastructure, industrial, healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Client service orientation

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Shive-Hattery in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a entry-level Civil Engineer to join our Public Infrastructure - Transportation team. You will gain hands-on experience in roadway design, traffic operations, and municipal infrastructure while supporting projects in the communities we serve.

As a recent graduate or early-career Engineer Intern, you will develop professional licensure through mentorship, practical field and drafting work using MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and