Roadway Engineer

About Us

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert is hiring an experienced Roadway Engineer to support the Southeast Region in Atlanta, GA or Forsyth County, GA. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

The position involves engineering design, preparing construction plans, and managing project displays while mentoring junior staff. Key benefits include an ESOP, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

5–10 years of experience in civil engineering and roadway design.
GA PE License required for this position.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering design including highway and street geometric design.
Prepare construction plans and manage project displays.
Mentor junior staff and support project management tasks.

Skills

Engineering design including geometric design of highways

Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in the use of MS Office tools

Experience with MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD

Self-motivated to meet goals

General interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

InRoads

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Atlanta, GA or Forsyth County, GA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering.

What you’ll be doing:

Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics) a plus
Prepare construction plans and project displays
Assist in roadway plan set design & production including roadway alignments, cross-sections, drainage, maintenance of traffic and erosion and sedimentation control
Assist in preparing cost estimates, reports, and technical memos
Assist in the review and approval of roadway plans and reports
Prepare memorandums summarize analysis work
Manage and mentor junior staff and support staff
Assist in Project Management tasks and Client relations

What you need to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
5– 10 years of experience
GA PE License required
Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards
Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, guidelines, and policies
Proficient in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Experience with computer programs such as MicroStation,ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD, OpenRoads Designer
Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel
Effective verbal and written communication skills
General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience
GDOT or local government design experience preferred
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)