Project Engineer - Transportation

Project Engineer - Transportation

Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000/year

Description Are you a dynamic, driven Project Engineer with a fervor for transportation projects? Does turning challenges into triumphs sound exciting to you? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our team.

We believe in making waves in the world of transportation engineering. We have a team of talented people who are united by a common goal - to create a lasting impact and make a positive difference with every project. If you think being at the helm of thrilling projects that call for innovation is exciting, we want to talk.

Whats in it for you We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You can foster meaningful connections with clients and coworkers and build lasting relationships. Youll have a supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is championed. At Fehr Graham, we nurture potential and empower people to shine.

Where youll work The position is based in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. Its even part of our Core Values. We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each others personal and professional growth.

GO BEYOND THE JOB AD Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Transportation Engineering - Fehr Graham.

What youll do As a Project Engineer, youll help with projects that require you to apply standard practices and techniques. Youll also:

• Assist with the design and development of transportation projects including roadway geometrics, intersections, roundabouts, and pavement.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, design reports, and quantities.
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, stormwater, pavement, and traffic operations.
• Develop design elements using Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with survey, environmental, structural, and municipal teams.
• Assist with permitting, utility coordination, agency submissions, and quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Participate in client meetings, stakeholder discussions, and internal reviews.
• Support construction administration tasks such as submittal review, requests for information, and field observations.

What it takes Ideally, youll have a bachelors or masters degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. If you have one to five years of experience in transportation engineering or municipal design, we want to talk. Youll have a leg up if youre a licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, or if you demonstrate the ability to secure licensure shortly after your start date. Department of Transportation experience is a plus.

Ideally, you will also:

• Have working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Understand roadway design principles and municipal project requirements.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical design skills.
• Be a strong communicator.
• Manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Desire to grow into project management and client-facing responsibilities.
• Be a team player.

What youll get Youll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Grahams people culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We may use AI-powered tools to support administrative aspects of recruiting, including sourcing support and note-taking. These tools do not evaluate candidates or influence screening, interview, or hiring decisions. Every candidate is reviewed and assessed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

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