Transportation Engineer Associate — Highway Design & 3D Viz

Job Description

We are hiring 2 Transportation Engineer Associate positions from this requisition for the Roads 1 and Roads 2 teams.

The Design Bureau within the Transportation Development Division at the Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a full‑time Transportation Engineer Associate who will be part of a highway design team that collaborates with numerous stakeholders to develop innovative transportation improvement plans.

• Participating in engineering studies of transportation system improvements and developing alternatives to meet the goals of identified improvements.
• Analyzing transportation engineering data to determine optimal operating characteristics for proposed highway improvement projects.
• Producing highway designs that are engineered in harmony with national (AASHTO) and Iowa DOT design guidance.
• Participating on a team to produce decisions that balance safety, mobility, environmental impacts, property impacts, cost, and long‑term maintenance.
• Performing design and engineering analysis for small to large, highly complex highway improvement projects using advanced civil engineering software applications, including 3D modeling and visualizations.
• Preparing roadway construction plans that clearly and accurately convey all aspects of the project.

• Analyze challenges, define successful solution alternatives, and proactively solve problems.
• Passion and commitment to excellence in highway design products.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management and a wide variety of individuals involved in the development process.
• Embrace and encourage a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and leading changes that result in effective process and project improvements.

• Ability to successfully utilize advanced software applications and work in a 3D design environment that produces cutting‑edge machine‑guidance data for automated construction equipment.

• Possession of an Engineer certificate issued by the Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners is required within 24 months of hire.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required within 6 years of hire for continued employment as a Transportation Engineer Associate.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a 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 those disciplines.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we are not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (e.g., F‑1, H‑1B, TN, L‑1) now or in the future to work in the United States.

Applicants hired with verification of graduation must graduate with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution within 10 months of hire.

Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board and licensure as a professional engineer by the same board may be required within a period of time after hire.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any stage of the selection process, please contact the AA/EEO Officer at aa‑eeo.

Work authorization will be verified through the E‑Verify system in accordance with federal law.