Senior Transportation Engineer - CD0030

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig•Des Moines, IA

1d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager to help grow our Des Moines office. This role is ideal for a senior leader who brings strong technical expertise, a passion for building client relationships, and a proven ability to win and deliver work. This individual will play a key role in shaping FHU’s growth in Iowa, leading business development efforts, supporting project delivery, and providing leadership to local staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation engineering; traffic, or roadway design
Minimum 5 years of experience working with the Iowa DOT
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing staff
Proven success in business development and winning work
Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads)
Background in traffic engineering, or roadway design
Experience working with local municipalities in Iowa

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts in the Des Moines region and Iowa, with a focus on Iowa DOT and Municipal clients
Assist with developing and executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU growth goals
Build and maintain strong client relationships and actively position FHU for upcoming pursuits
Lead or support proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies to secure new work
Demonstrate the ability to win work and grow backlog
Provide day-to-day leadership within the Des Moines office, supporting staff development, hiring, and retention
Partner with regional and technical leadership in setting direction for growth and staffing
Mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Support recruiting and help build a strong local team aligned with FHU culture
Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects, including roadway, traffic, and planning efforts
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Provide technical guidance and QA/QC oversight on project deliverables
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Maintain strong working relationships with Iowa DOT and support ongoing coordination efforts

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups