Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway

Licensed Transportation Engineer - Roadway

Des Moines, IA

We deliver innovative solutions for highways, interchanges, arterial roadways, and municipal street systems that improve mobility, safety, and long-term community development.

As a Licensed Engineer (PE) on our Roadway team, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects of varying size and complexity. You will contribute technical expertise while also supporting project management activities and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

• Lead and support the planning and design of roadway projects, including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents in accordance with client and regulatory standards (e.g., DOT guidelines).
• Perform and oversee design calculations, including horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage considerations, and roadway geometrics.
• Develop cost estimates and assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, bridge, drainage, survey, and environmental) to deliver cohesive project solutions.
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including participation in meetings and presentations.
• Support or lead project management efforts, including tracking progress, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to support design development and construction activities.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in transportation preferred.
• A minimum of 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with Micro Station Open Roads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT standards and procedures.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Passion for working collaboratively, owning work, and positively impacting communities.

• Full-time employees receive a traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.).
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
• Flexible work arrangements may be possible.
• Engagement in work that has a positive impact on communities.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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