Roadway Design Engineer - Mid-Level - CD

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking an experienced self‑motivated mid‑level engineer with demonstrated success at assisting with or leading project management duties and responsibilities. The role involves implementing project designs utilizing advanced computer‑aided software and techniques to deliver multimodal transportation corridors, roadway, highway/interchange and multi‑use trail projects for state and municipal clients. The position offers the opportunity to be actively involved in business development, marketing and growth of the office, and provides an accelerated career growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Location:

Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE.

• Work on a range of projects, from conceptual design to small intersections to larger multidisciplinary corridor projects.
• Oversee data collection, technical analyses, and written documentation.
• Participate in and present project findings, technical analysis in writing and at client meetings, technical group gatherings, and public meetings or hearings.
• Work in multi‑disciplinary teams across the FHU Great Plains region to evaluate alternatives, prepare technical findings, prepare project plans, and cost estimate.
• Assist with or take a lead role on project management responsibilities, including setting project team schedules, communicating and tracking project budgets, preparing invoices, and leading client interactions, project communications, meetings, and submittals.
• Use computer‑aided design engineering software (Civil3D and/or Micro Station/Open Roads) as the primary transportation design modeler and plan production for various sized transportation engineering projects.
• Ensure job‑specific quality system tasks are performed as defined in the FHU quality manual.
• Oversee and assist with the analytical work of other team members, including mentoring and project‑related management of younger team members.
• Participate in planning, estimation, preparation of proposals, and other competitive project pursuit elements, including client interviews.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client visits, professional societies, and marketing events.

• Apply Federal, State, and Municipal design standards as appropriate, including IowaDOT, SUDAS, and Nebraska DOT standards.
• Maintain an organized electronic or hard‑copy design journal for each project.
• Follow FHU’s Total Quality Management program for all tasks and deliverables.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Five or more years of transportation engineering roadway design experience.
• Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of a Professional Engineer license in Iowa or Nebraska (license in South Dakota or Kansas is a plus).
• Experience with Civil3D and/or Micro Station/Open Roads is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.

The pay for this position ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 annually. The actual offer will consider a range of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Final date to receive applications: 5/14/2026

• Medical, RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits, with significant FHU contributions or 100% coverage for certain plans.
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs.
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Flexible schedules and remote work options where possible.
• Professional and career development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support for employee participation in professional and technical societies and civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan.