Transportation Design Engineer, Entry Level - CD0024

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is a multidisciplinary transportation consulting firm committed to the betterment of our communities with the purpose of enhancing and connecting our communities through innovation and collaboration. Our employees thrive in a working atmosphere that is collaborative and focused on practicing our profession. This position is available in our Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE offices.

Primary duties for an Engineer I position in our transportation design group includes focus on design and plan production for a variety of transportation projects including work on roadway, rail, and trail assignments. Additional duties that can be expected in the first year include exposure to multi-discipline work in hydraulics, structures, traffic planning and design, and construction oversight/inspection.

Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Works on the design and plan production for various sized transportation engineering projects under the direction of a Project Manager,
• Assists in data collection, technical analyses, and written documentation with supervision, as needed,
• Assists in client contact and participation in presentations in a supporting role,
• Uses computer assisted engineering (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD) design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents,
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 0 to 5 years of Transportation Engineering experience; prior experience, including intern programs, in Transportation Engineering or related field a plus.
• FE / EI certification a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft, or similar, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Valid driver’s license and clear motor vehicle record required.

The pay for this position has a range of $72,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Benefits

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.

FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.