Roadway Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Employer-Paid life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Alabama seeks a motivated Roadway Engineer to join their Gulf Region team. Responsibilities include engineering design, preparing construction plans, and assisting in roadway design production. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 1–5 years of experience, and knowledge of transportation standards. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in transportation design.
• EI Certification or PE License (if eligible).
• ALDOT or local government design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets.
• Prepare construction plans and project displays.
• Assist in roadway plan set design & production.

Skills

Engineering design

Knowledge of transportation standards

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Familiarity with CAD software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Roadway Engineer

We are searching for a highly motivated Roadway Engineer to join our Gulf Region in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, and drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics).
• 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.
• Prepare memorandums summarizing analysis work.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1–5 years of experience in transportation design.
• EI Certification or PE License (if eligible).
• Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards.
• Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with computer programs such as MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Self‑motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
• Ability to meet project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• General interpersonal skills in active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience.
• ALDOT or local government design experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening per federal guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee‑owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, we are celebrating a century of serving employees, clients, partners, and communities. We pride ourselves on a competitive compensation package, positive work/life balance, professional development opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive workplace nationwide.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Employer‑Paid life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one‑hundred‑year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EOE‑Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

Huntsville, AL $91,000.00‑$115,000.00