Senior Transportation Engineer

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee‑owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long‑term career!

Job Title: Senior Transportation Engineer

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Hybrid

Requisition : 11159

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer for our Iowa market. This position is responsible for varied transportation and site engineering work on design and study projects. This position will provide engineering expertise for Iowa DOT, county and local roadway and site development projects. Roadway projects range from local facilities to arterial and highway projects. Tasks include all aspects of roadway design including roadways, intersections, drainage, utilities research and coordination, right‑of‑way coordination and permits, quantity take‑offs and cost estimates, signing and pavement marking plans, erosion and sediment control, maintenance of traffic, report writing, and preparation of construction drawings and associated bidding documents.

The candidate must communicate well and work effectively in a team environment. Roles will include task leadership and progressive responsibilities in project management. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a positive attitude. This position also offers opportunities to participate in professional organizations.

• Roadway geometric design and modeling.
• Preparation of detailed construction plans and contract documents.
• Prepares and checks design computations, design plans, and quantity estimates.
• Use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Coordination with regulatory agencies, utility companies and subconsultants to obtain information, guidance, and requirements.
• Manage project design tasks with a team of engineers and designers.
• Develop project management skills to coordinate project designs and manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables with teammates and clients.
• Organize, attend, and participate in client meetings. Communicating with clients is a key function of this position.
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with 4+ years of highway or interstate design experience is required.
• PE required; must possess the ability to obtain IA PE within six months of hire.
• Prior experience working for a transportation agency or consulting engineering firm.
• Knowledge and experience with the Iowa DOT including the Roadway Design Manual and Electronic Reference Library (ERL) beneficial but not required.
• Experience using Microstation and Open Road Designer.

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full‑time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or gible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule.

Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

• Member‑Owned. Member‑ownership is at the heart of…