Structural Engineer

Kleinfelder

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West Des Moines, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 8 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! In 2025 we aquired Veenstra & Kimm a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community.

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Our collaborative multidisciplinary group spanning architectural structural civil electrical mechanical process engineering pipeline design and integrity management works together to deliver integrated highimpact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

We are currently seeking a full-time Structural Engineer to join our team. Our team works with private companies on commercial projects as well as with State and Local Government on bridge and transportation related projects. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication leadership and organizational skills to assist our current staff in serving our clients. Our preferred location would be in our West Des Moines office but we will consider strong candidates in our Bolingbrook or Kansas City office. This position will collaborate with our structural team members across our organization.

V&K BENEFITS

  • Benefits available 30 days following date of employment includes: Medical Dental Vision Short and Long Term Disability plus additional supplemental insurances
  • Clothing allowance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
  • Paid training and development on and off-site

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Structural design and detailing for bridge building and/or treatment plant structures
  • Work with teams participating in planning design and construction of structural projects with future opportunities to lead project teams
  • Client contact including verbal and written communication
  • Ability to complete projects on time and within budget
  • Periodic on-site construction observation

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 5 years or more experience in structural engineering
  • Iowa PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and/or Illinois DOT projects and procedures
  • Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD bridge design code
  • Illinois SE license a plus
  • Masters Degree in Structural Engineering
  • Experience with hydraulic design for bridges and roadway design
  • Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD a plus

Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.


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