Transportation Engineer Senior

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:

Ames

Shift Requirements: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; 40 hours/week; some overnight travel may be required.

The Iowa Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Bureau is seeking qualified candidates for a Transportation Engineer Senior position in the Structure’s Group.

• Provide contract administration and technical engineering assistance for bridge and culvert projects statewide.
• Assist with construction schedule analysis, review engineering submittals, review change orders and contractor claims.
• Work closely with Field Engineers, District Construction staff, Design Engineers and the construction industry.
• Have the opportunity to improve all aspects of structures projects from contract documents, design input and constructability.
• Perform construction project on‑site field reviews to gather as‑built, site condition and other project information.
• Represent Iowa DOT by attending national organization meetings.

• This position is required to be a professional engineer licensed by the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./membership

• 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!

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

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.

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• 1) All of the following (a and b):
  a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
  b. Four years of full‑time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering.
• 2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
  a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
  b. Three years of full‑time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering; and
  c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, structural, or transportation engineering; engineering management; or a field closely related to transportation engineering.
• 3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full‑time work as a Transportation Engineer Specialist or Transportation Engineer Manager.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Prior to appointment, applicants must possess active licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.