Road 3 Design Transportation Engineer Associate

State of Iowa • Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Bureau within the Transportation Development Division at the Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to hire a full-time Road 3 Design Transportation Engineer Associate who will be part of a team developing projects that enhance the state and national transportation systems in Iowa. You will be an essential member of a highway design team that collaborates with numerous stakeholders to develop innovative transportation improvement plans.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management.
• Possession of a verification of graduation with major course work in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering or in engineering management.
• Possession of an Engineer certificate issued by the Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners is required within 24 months of hire.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required within 6 years of hire for continued employment as a Transportation Engineer Associate.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to successfully utilize advanced software applications and work in a 3D design environment that produces cutting-edge 3D machine guidance data for automated construction equipment.
• Ability to successfully utilize advanced software applications.
• Analyze challenges, define successful solution alternatives, and proactively solve problems.
• Passion and commitment to excellence in our highway design products.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management and a wide variety of individuals involved in our development process.
• Embrace and encourage a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and leading changes that result in effective process and project improvements.
• Applicants hired with verification of graduation will be required to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university within 10 months of hire.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board
• Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.

Responsibilities

• Participating in engineering studies of transportation system improvements and developing alternatives for meeting the goals of the identified improvement.
• Analyzing transportation engineering data to determine the optimal operating characteristics for the proposed highway improvement project.
• Producing highway designs that are engineered in harmony with national (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and Iowa DOT design guidance.
• Participating on a team to produce decisions that balance safety, mobility, environmental impacts, property impacts, cost, and long-term maintenance.
• Performing design and engineering analysis for small to large, highly complex highway improvement projects using advanced civil engineering software applications, including 3D modeling and visualizations.
• Preparing roadway construction plans that clearly and accurately convey all aspects of the project.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
• Membership at a largely discounted price with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
• Discounts for conferences and continuing education through the ASCE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level