Mid-Level Transportation Engineer at AECOM in Des Moines, IA, United States
- Company: AECOM
- Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: USD 140,000 - USD 187,000 - yearly
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Mid-Level Transportation Engineer for immediate employment for the Des Moines, Iowa office. Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
Job description
- AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Mid-Level Transportation Engineer for immediate employment for the Des Moines, Iowa office.
Responsibilities
- Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
- Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
- Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
- Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
- Identifies discrepancies in results.
- Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
- Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
- Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
- Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.
Requirements
- BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Iowa or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire if current PE is out of state.
- US Citizenship is required for this role.
- BS in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation ORD.
- 8+ years of related experience.
- Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team.
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
- Computer skills using Microsoft office, HCS, Synchro, HISSM, AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred. Strong familiarity with InRoads a plus.
- Prior experience working on Roadway and Municipal projects preferred.
- Prior experience working with the Iowa Department of Transportation is a plus.
Skills
Required
- US Citizenship
Preferred
- Strong familiarity with InRoads
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.