Roadway Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability (short/long)

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert is an employee‑owned 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, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1 - 5 years of experience.
• EI Certification or PE License (if eligible).
• Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards.
• Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Experience with MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, CAD, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
• Able to maintain project schedules, which may require 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.
• ALDOT or local government design experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Valid driver's license; satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, 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.

Skills

EI Certification

PE License

Highway Design

Transportation Standards

MS Office

MicroStation

ArcGIS

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Teamwork

Communication

Travel Readiness

MVR

ALDOT Experience

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

CAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

What you'll be doing:

• Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, 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
• EI Certification or PE License (if eligible)
• 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, and 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
• ALDOT 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
• 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, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• 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
• Additional voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE‑Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled