Salary : $81,203.20 - $124,883.20 Annually
Location : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00909
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Job DescriptionWe are looking to hire a
Location Engineer (TE Specialist) to join our Location Section within the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB). This position will be responsible for managing and developing projects assigned to the Location Section, through the planning and initial concept stage to the design stage. Ideal candidates would have experience developing and managing small and large planning studies as well as roadway design experience.
Location: Ames - 50010 - Story County. We offer a remote working environment. If working remotely, applicants will be required to live in the state of Iowa.
Schedule and travel requirements: 40 hours, M-F, with flexible schedule options and telework available. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Desired Abilities:- A passion for public service.
- Effective leadership and management skills.
- Experience with developing and managing small and large planning studies.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
- Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
- Commitment to providing a high-quality product and service.
Preferred Experience:- Experience with roadway design.
- Experience with GIS applications.
Responsibilities include:- Preliminary Engineering and design to determine potential impacts associated with proposed highway improvements.
- The initiation and management of consultant contracts for planning studies.
- Application of transportation engineering principles to the unique problems encountered as well as knowledge of location engineering techniques necessary to develop concepts for safe and efficient highways.
- Utilization of GIS, CADD, and other software.
- Scheduling and conducting technical and public meetings.
- Coordination and communication with various DOT bureaus, as well as federal, state and local agencies.
- Presentations at internal meetings, public meetings and local (city/county/community group) meetings.
Additional Requirements:- Applicant must have a Professional Engineering license by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board at the time of appointment and is responsible for maintaining the license by meeting continuing education requirements and all other professional obligations required by the State of Iowa.
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 here.
- 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).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply now!Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) All of the following (a and b):
a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
b. Two years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering.
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
b. One year of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering; and
c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, structural, or transportation engineering; engineering management; or a field closely related to transportation engineering.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Transportation Engineer.
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Additional Qualification Requirements Prior to appointment, applicants must possess active licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
