Design Engineer - Municipal​/Transportation, Iowa

Design Engineer - Municipal / Transportation, Iowa

Job Summary/Objective:
The candidate will work under the direction of a senior team member and receive specific instruction for required tasks and project components. The ideal team member is a driven individual focused on building a career with our team with professional presence, solid decision‑making, planning, and organizational skills. This is an opportunity to really challenge your critical thinking with a significant opportunity for career growth!

• Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area.
• Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work.
• Understands quality program.
• Performs basic design tasks.
• Assists on other tasks such as: preparation of permit applications, material testing, and CADD work.
• Receives close supervision on unusual or difficult problems, and general review of all aspects of work.
• Interacts with staff, general public, officials, and contractors.
• Engaged in life‑long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to construction projects.
• High level of energy; great at problem solving.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• EIT Certification (Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam)
• 2 years of experience required
• Experience or knowledge of Iowa SUDAS and/or Iowa DOT Standard Plans and Specifications

The estimated compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. This range is just an estimate for this posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon education, experience, and skills.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, short‑term, and long‑term disability
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401k Employer Match

Kirkham Michael is an award‑winning multi‑disciplined civil engineering firm dedicated to the success of our clients. We provide full‑service engineering from concept to final design and construction engineering services. Kirkham Michael provides integrated engineering and construction services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We are a dynamic firm focused on our clients’ success and we fulfill project and program needs from initial concept through implementation with innovative, yet practical solutions.

We employ results‑oriented professionals in offices throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. Kirkham Michael continually invests in our people and their skills to maximize the value delivered to our clients. Our engineering expertise, clear communications, and commitment to our clients’ success have been proven time and again on successful projects throughout the region. We provide career growth opportunities and recognize and reward an individual’s contributions, efforts, and teamwork.

Kirkham Michael is a great place to work where you can achieve both your professional and personal goals. Kirkham Michael offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We have an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401K plan, professional membership and tuition reimbursement program, an employee assistance program, and a flexible spending account.

At Kirkham Michael, employees are rewarded based on performance. You create your own destiny! Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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Engineering and Information Technology

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