Civil Traffic Engineer – Early Career

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Shive-Hattery is a prestigious Architecture and Engineering consulting firm established in 1895 with offices across multiple states. The firm’s Public Infrastructure – Transportation Team is seeking a Design Professional – Civil to join the West Des Moines, IA office. We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career professionals with up to three years of experience.

As part of our Transportation and Municipal practice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in traffic engineering and municipal transportation projects, contributing to solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and mobility in the communities where we live and work. This role provides a solid foundation for your career and supports licensure through diverse project experience and mentorship.

• Focus on traffic engineering, including traffic studies, signal design, corridor modeling, traffic operations analysis, and development of traffic control and detour plans.
• Contribute to broader transportation and infrastructure projects, supporting roadway design and multimodal initiatives.
• Prepare CAD drawings, traffic models, technical reports, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Gain field experience through data collection, traffic counts, and construction observation to connect planning and design with real-world performance and implementation.

• Education:
  
  Graduated from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience:
  
  new graduate or early career Civil Engineer with 0-3 years of professional experience.
• License/Certification:
  Have passed or are scheduled to take fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Micro Station 3D experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Demonstrates a service-oriented approach to clients and works effectively with multi-discipline teams.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Internships/summer experience in civil engineering or construction is a plus.

• Strong interest in traffic engineering.
• Practical experience with Micro Station/Open Roads Design & AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of traffic modeling software is a plus.
• Effective communication skills and commitment to client service.
• Previous internships or summer experiences in traffic or transportation civil engineering are advantageous.

You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery: a large resource pool in a 500+ person design firm with a small-firm feel. Build personal connections with colleagues, partners, and clients, and chart your own course to make an impact. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, learning, and teaching across disciplines. We offer a competitive total compensation package with industry-leading pay and more than thirty-five benefits to support your well-being and career development.

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary plans – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• And many more

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning

Location:

Des Moines, IA