Associate Engineer - Municipal​/Transportation, Iowa

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is a driven individual focused on building a career with our team with professional presence, solid decision-making, planning, and organizational skills. May serve as Project Engineer on assigned projects. Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects. Implements quality program.

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete project documents.
• Designs and conducts experiments and analyzes and interprets data.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering services.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Receives general direction on key objectives.
• Receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignment.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to construction projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 4 years of experience required.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Engaged in life‑long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• High level of energy; great at problem solving.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines.

The estimated compensation range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation is dependent upon education, experience, and skills.

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

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.