Transportation Technical Consultant

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on Iowa specific standards and design
• Conduct quality control reviews for highway and bridge design projects
• Lead technical discussions with clients and internal teams
• Advise on alternative solutions to complex technical challenges
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal development and client outreach
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Iowa DOT and other regional transportation agencies
• Represent Michael Baker International at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and client satisfaction
• Travel occasionally within Iowa for client meetings and site visits

• Prior experience in the Iowa transportation market (either for the Iowa DOT or local agencies in Iowa)
• Prior experience participating in engineering industry organizations in Iowa
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Business development experience in the transportation sector is a plus
• Active Professional Engineer license in Iowa
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Iowa as needed
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in transportation consulting or public agency work