Transportation Technical Consultant

Michael Baker International

Part-time Iowa Transportation Technical Consultant supporting transportation and business development efforts with Michael Baker International. Collaborating with teams for innovative solutions for Iowa DOT and stakeholders.

Posted 5/26/2026part-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $65 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance on Iowa specific standards and design
Conduct quality control reviews for highway and bridge design projects
Lead technical discussions with clients and internal teams
Advise on alternative solutions to complex technical challenges
Support business development initiatives, including proposal development and client outreach
Build and maintain strong relationships with Iowa DOT and other regional transportation agencies
Represent Michael Baker International at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and client satisfaction
Travel occasionally within Iowa for client meetings and site visits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience in the Iowa transportation market (either for the Iowa DOT or local agencies in Iowa)
Prior experience participating in engineering industry organizations in Iowa
Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Business development experience in the transportation sector is a plus
Active Professional Engineer license in Iowa
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Iowa as needed
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in transportation consulting or public agency work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringtransportation planningquality controlbusiness developmentproposal developmentclient outreachtechnical discussionscomplex problem solvingtransportation consultingpublic agency work

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationclient satisfactionpersuasionleadership

Certifications

Professional Engineer license in Iowa