Entry Level Engineer - Municipal/Transportation, Iowa
Kirkham Michael
Entry-level civil engineer working under senior staff on municipal/transport projects.
17 days ago ago
$65,000 - $70,000
Entry-level
Full Time
Urbandale, IA
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Design
Construction engineering
Civil engineering
Environmental services
Land surveying
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Construction Engineering
Structural Inspection
Environmental Services
Stormwater Management
Green Infrastructure
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
data analysis
drafting
surveying
site observation
data collection
community outreach
- Performs standard computations or analysis.
- Prepares drawings and visual aids.
- Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
- Performs basic survey services.
- Observes construction activities on an as-needed basis.
- Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.
- Involved in outreach activities with community service organizations.
- Collects data and gathers information or documents.
What you bring
bs engineering
eit
geopak
microstation
technical writing
problem solving
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to construction projects.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Masters or equivalent.
- Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Member of professional practice organization.
- High level of energy; great at problem solving.
- Engineer in Training, Engineering Intern (passing FE Exam within 6 months of date of hire)
- Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
- Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- No prior years of experience required
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
- Understands quality program.
- Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Interacts with other staff.
- Experience with Geopak and Microstation preferred.
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401k Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation and Sick Leave
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Company
Overview
Founded 1946
Company Origins
The company was established in 1946 by two U.S. Army Corps engineers, marking the beginning of its legacy in infrastructure projects.
1957
Midwest Pioneers
One of the Midwest's first firms to adopt computer-based engineering analysis, setting the stage for modern technical solutions.
300 Strong
Employee-Owned Firm
Grown into a thriving, employee-owned enterprise with more than 300 dedicated professionals.
Top 400
Design Firm Ranking
Consistently ranked among America’s top 400 design firms for innovation and excellence in engineering.
- Takes on high‑impact infrastructure, municipal, structural, environmental and land‑development projects, from diverging diamond interchanges to water systems and hazardous-waste planning.
- Designed Iowa’s first diverging diamond interchange and led major utility haul‑route assessments and drone‑based structural inspections.
- Early FAA-approved operator of commercial drones, enabling advanced inspections like high‑mast light tower surveys for Kansas DOT.
- Expanded regionally with offices in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota—and soon Oklahoma—supporting growth across the Midwest and Southwest.
- Delivered the Southeast Connector in Des Moines—its largest transportation project at $185 million over nearly twenty years.
- We avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts throughout conceptualization, construction, and completion of a project
- We keep schedules and budgets on track while fostering environmental stewardship
- Avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts through careful planning during design and construction
- Use green infrastructure and best management practices such as stormwater treatment trains, permeable pavements, detention/retention systems, and MS4 improvements
- Commitment to minimizing environmental impact embedded across project lifecycle from concept to completion
- Offices in four states (Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota) with Oklahoma coming soon—regional focus on environmental services
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