Transportation Engineer – Pella, IA

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of roadway designs, ADA ramp designs, signalized and roundabout intersection designs, geometric studies, intersection design studies, traffic studies, traffic management analyses, opinions of probable cost, and traffic staging plans.
• Develop site layouts along with grading and drainage designs, utility development, site preparation and demolition, soil erosion and sedimentation control, and construction detail plans.
• Work with – and follow the design standards and requirements of – the Iowa Department of Transportation, other state departments of transportation, county highway departments, and municipalities to complete designs.
• Complete transportation-related projects for public municipal facilities, public and private school projects, and private developments, including multi-residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties.
• Utilize OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoTurn, and / or other programs to create client deliverables.
• Develop technical specifications and special provisions for project documents.
• Provide grant application and funding documentation support.
• Potentially assist with field inspections, data collection, and construction observation to support design development and construction.
• Cook up with Klingner staff members, subconsultants, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Complete other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer, hold a bachelor of science in civil engineering, and have experience working with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
• 4-25+ years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer is a plus.
• Able to work independently or with others in a friendly, safe, organized, and productive manner.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and an ethical individual with great work ethic.
• Able to clearly communicate project details to fellow team members, construction crews, and client representatives.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and perform work assignments with minimal supervision.