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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 month ago

Transportation Engineer Associate

Ames, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Transportation Engineer Associate to join the Design Bureau within the Transportation Development Division. This role involves collaborating with a highway design team to develop innovative transportation improvement plans and participating in engineering studies and design projects.

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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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringHighway Design3D ModelingEngineer in Training (EIT)Professional Engineer LicenseProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

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

Preferred

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

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

Ability to successfully utilize advanced software applications

Embrace and encourage a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and leading changes that result in effective process and project improvements

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, and costs can be reviewed here.

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).

Company

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

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