Salary : $73,673.60 - $113,464.00 Annually
Location : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00681
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
As a Bridge Engineer, your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Performs structural analysis and design as a licensed professional engineer of different types of moderately complex to complex highway structures utilizing steel, aluminum, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and wood. Moderately complex to complex highway structures include standard and nonstandard bridges, culverts, retaining walls, sign truss, other miscellaneous structures, and routine to unique overlay and repair projects.
• Draws or directs technicians in drawing the ideas conceived in the design of the proposed structure.
• Reviews plans for moderately complex to complex highway structures that are submitted by outside sources for approval.
• Makes inspections, analyzes any deficiencies and writes reports containing recommendations and cost estimates on structures that must be repaired or reconstructed to maintain serviceability of the highway system.
• Manages moderately complex to complex projects assigned to ensure the design plan is complete and personnel working on the project are informed.
• Make suggestions to improve current bridge policy and procedures based on new design and construction specifications.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Ability to Analyze challenges, define successful solution alternatives, and proactively solves problems.
• Passion and commitment to excellence in our highway structures and bridges.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of management and a wide variety of individuals involved in our development process.
• A motivated, friendly, inclusive, and a get-it-done attitude.
• Embraces and encourages a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and leading changes that result in effective process and project improvements.
• Brings a professional and positive attitude to our team every day.

Location: Ames, Iowa
Shift Requirements: Days M-F, flex available. Occasional travel (overnight possible) may be required to national conferences, research workshops, and field exams for structural inspections or observation on construction sites.
Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa.

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://www.asce.org/membership.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• 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 .
• 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).

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At this time, we're not considering applicants who need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information on work authorization needs, please use the following links.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
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