Mid-Level Transportation Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Mid‑Level Transportation Engineer for its Des Moines, Iowa office. The role involves performing moderate portions of engineering assignments, gathering and correlating data, proposing solutions, guiding entry‑level engineers, and completing primary design elements with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well‑defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Iowa or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire if current PE is out of state.
• US Citizenship is required for this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline (preferred).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation ORD (preferred).
• 8+ years of related experience (preferred).
• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for the team.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, HCS, Synchro, HISSM, AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.
• Strong familiarity with InRoads a plus.
• Prior experience working on Roadway and Municipal projects preferred.
• Prior experience working with the Iowa Department of Transportation is a plus.

Benefits

• Relocation reimbursement available for this position.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
• Well‑being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $187,000 per year, based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.