Transportation Engineer
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50301, USA
Listed on 2026-02-19
Listing for:
HDR, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Environmental Compliance -
Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Primary Responsibilities
As a Transportation Engineer, you will work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large sized projects, and work independently on smaller projects. This role includes assisting on project management for larger projects or manage of moderate to smaller projects. Typical tasks would include preparation or overseeing of the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards:
Horizontal and vertical alignment, Roadway sections, Intersection layout and sight distance determination, Interchange layout, roadway drainage incl.(Hydraulic Reports), and Right of Way plans. Using 3D modeling software to aid in developing and reviewing designs. Along with design, you may also be responsible for preparing and overseeing the following elements of the contract plans, specifications and estimates:
Roadway Sections, Alignment/Right of Way Plans, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Roadway Profiles, Drainage Plans and Profiles, Utility Plans, Paving, Pavement Marking Plans, Signing Plans, Traffic Control Plans. Finally, you may assist preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day to day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants and keep the project on schedule and within budget.
Preferred Qualifications
* A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
* LI-BC1
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree
* Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineeringsoftware such as Bentley Concept Station and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
* MS Office knowledge
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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