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Electrical Engineer II

HNTB
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
**What We're Looking For** Come join our growing team. The time is right to join HNTB Corporation! We are currently seeking a design engineer to join our Electrical Section in Kansas City. This role provides exciting opportunities to design electrical systems for a variety of clients on highway, municipal, bridge, transit, and airport projects. At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the country's largest, most complex infrastructure projects. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails assisting in the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. This position performs research, development, calculations, design and delivery in partnership with the project team. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience 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. 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. Responsible for preparation and/or modification for select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations. Develops project quantities and assists with development of cost estimates. Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files. Able to self-sufficiently complete various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects. Performs other duties as assigned. **What You'll Need:** Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience Exhibits proficiency in applying engineering, geometric and algebraic principles in your work. Displays proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software as required for job assignments Electrical Engineering design for Civil Transportation projects Design low voltage power distribution systems, street lighting, traffic signals, area lighting, pedestrian lighting, aesthetic lighting and other electrical systems Design power distribution and control systems for Movable Bridges. Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects. Prepare electrical engineering designs that are responsive to project needs. Master's degree in Engineering Engineer in Training (EIT) certification Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Experience with Roadway and Highway Lighting Experience with AGI32 Lighting Software Experience with completing Plans, Specifications and Estimate construction packages for Municipal and DOT clients. **Additional Information** Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. \#ET . Locations: Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _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._ **Job Type:** Regular **Full/Part Time:** Full time **Job Category:** Engineering Group **ReqID:** R-27732

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