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HNTB

ITS Engineer III

Des Moines, IA · On-site

May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of ...

HNTB

Water Resources Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of ...

HNTB

ITS Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of ...

Cambrex Corp.

Senior Process Engineer

Charles City, IA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Initiate improvements through ideation, process modelling and analysis of production and laboratory data. * Lead complex quality investigations and ...

Braun Intertec

Senior Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$96K - $144K/yr

Provide work direction and train junior engineering staff Required Skills: * Driven for success * Attention to detail and multi-tasking * Highly organized and ability to prioritize work * Strong ...

Braun Intertec

Senior Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$96K - $144K/yr

Provide work direction and train junior engineering staff Required Skills: * Driven for success * Attention to detail and multi-tasking * Highly organized and ability to prioritize work * Strong ...

W&M Environmental Group

Senior Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$96K - $144K/yr

Provide work direction and train junior engineering staff Required Skills: * Driven for success * Attention to detail and multi-tasking * Highly organized and ability to prioritize work * Strong ...

W&M Environmental Group

Senior Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$96K - $144K/yr

Provide work direction and train junior engineering staff Required Skills: * Driven for success * Attention to detail and multi-tasking * Highly organized and ability to prioritize work * Strong ...

Atria Group LLC

Jr. PM

New York, IA · On-site

Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software ... Should have 2-4 years of Jr. PM Experience Experience in Waterfall, Agile and SDLC Additional ...

W3Global Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing within the team. Qualifications * 8+ years of design engineering experience. * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical ...

TERRACON

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

You'll collaborate directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering * 4-9 years of relevant geotechnical experience * Master's degree ...

TERRACON

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Geotechnical Project Engineer Multiple Iowa Locations Available Ames • Dubuque • Cedar Rapids ... You'll collaborate directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful ...

Cambrex

Senior Process Engineer

Charles City, IA

$94K - $121K/yr

In this role, you'll mentor and develop junior engineers, helping shape the next generation of talent while receiving mentorship yourself to prepare for senior leadership opportunities - whether as a ...

Cambrex

Senior Process Engineer

Charles City, IA · On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and scientists. Initiate improvements through ideation, process modelling and the analysis of production and laboratory data. Lead complex quality investigations and ...

Cambrex

Senior Process Engineer

Charles City, IA · On-site

$94K - $121K/yr

In this role, you'll mentor and develop junior engineers, helping shape the next generation of talent while receiving mentorship yourself to prepare for senior leadership opportunities - whether as a ...

Apex Systems

Sr. Software Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

This role involves guiding technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the quality and reliability of our enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior engineer in Iowa is $67,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,600.00 and $75,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Engineer, you need a solid grasp of engineering principles, relevant technical coursework or a degree, and foundational problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB, and sometimes entry-level certifications, is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and eagerness to learn help junior engineers collaborate effectively and adapt to new challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing to team projects, learning quickly on the job, and developing into a successful engineer.

What is a junior engineer?

A junior engineer is an entry-level engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior engineer. You can find junior engineering jobs in every subset of the engineering field: industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, and computer engineering. As a junior engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other engineers.

What are some common challenges faced by junior engineers when starting in a new team, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Engineers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar engineering tools, understanding existing codebases, and communicating effectively with senior team members. To overcome these, it's helpful to actively seek feedback, ask clarifying questions, and participate in code reviews or team meetings. Building relationships with mentors and collaborating closely with peers can accelerate learning and make the transition smoother. Over time, consistent effort and openness to learning help Junior Engineers become valuable contributors to their teams.
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ITS Engineer III

HNTB

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
We are currently seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer III for our Digital Infrastructure Solutions department. We are interested in someone that is highly motivated to help grow our ITS, Data Science and Technology practice. As an Engineer III you will be responsible for assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for ITS, Transit, Traffic, and Transportation Planning projects.
This position works closely with our project managers to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients.

What You'll Do:

  • Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
  • Assist in the development of project specifications.
  • Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
  • Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
  • Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
  • Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
  • Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
  • Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master's degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or
  • PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.
  • Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

  • Knowledge in Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer

  • Experience with design, testing, and operation of ITS devices such as CCTV cameras, DMS, communications infrastructure (fiber & wireless), sensors/detectors, and traffic signal controllers

What We Prefer:

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#ET

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Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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