Transportation Engineer Specialist
State of Iowa
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Transportation Engineer Associate
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$31.50 - $48.78
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting the oversight of road construction projects in Iowa, including inspecting sites, managing contracts, and ensuring everything meets safety and quality standards.
You'll work closely with contractors, officials, and teams to keep projects on track and resolve any issues that arise.
It's a great fit for recent engineering graduates or those with some construction experience who enjoy hands-on outdoor work and strong teamwork.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (recent graduates encouraged, especially May/Dec 2026)
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive on/off road safely
- Obtain Engineer Certificate from Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners within 24 months of hire
- Achieve Professional Engineer licensure within 6 years for continued employment
- Acquire and maintain certifications: Aggregate Technician, PCC 1 & 2, HMA 1, Erosion Control Technician
- Strong attention to detail for interpreting plans and technical documents
- Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to work outdoors with physical tasks up to 65 lbs
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring quality and safety in roadway construction?
Join our team as a Transportation Engineering Associate and play a vital role in delivering projects that keep communities moving! Upcoming graduate? We’d love to hear from you!
May 2026 and December 2026 grads are encouraged to apply.
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Location: Manchester Resident Construction Engineer Office – Manchester, Iowa
Shift Requirements: 6:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary; may need to respond to emergencies and occasional travel.
As the Manchester Transportation Engineer Associate, you will provide technical engineering support to the Resident Construction Engineer. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee contract administration for complex construction projects, including material certification, progress documentation, inspection oversight, and technical support to ensure compliance with all contract requirements.
- Build and maintain effective communication and collaboration with contractors, team members, property owners, the public, and government officials to resolve issues promptly and professionally, and support the Resident Construction Engineer (RCE).
- Review and interpret plans, technical documents, and drawings for accuracy.
- Perform on-site inspections and physical testing, including lifting and transporting equipment and materials weighing up to 65 lbs, and ensure proper certification of materials prior to incorporation into projects.
- Coordinate with contractors, utilities, and local entities, negotiate changes, resolve issues, and lead regular project meetings to keep work on schedule.
- Organize and manage work schedules, direct inspection staff, and conduct presentations and training sessions to ensure efficient project execution.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical documents.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and manage physical tasks.
- Experience in construction inspection or related field preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Maintain valid driver's license and operate vehicle on and off road in a safe manner.
- 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.
- Obtain and maintain material testing certifications that include Agg Technician, PCC 1 & 2, HMA 1, and Erosion Control Technician.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is proud to be a partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Through this partnership, DOT engineers are granted membership at a largely discounted price, as well as discounts for conferences and continuing education through the ASCE.
We are excited to offer this benefit and to have you join this partnership with us! If you're interested in learning more about this benefit, please visit https://www.asce.org/membership
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following 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).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.
For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: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.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Information 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.
Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain one or more of the following certificates, licenses, or endorsements:Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
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