Roadway Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness program

Student debt retirement match

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Engineer in Tampa, FL to support the Southeast Region. A BS in Civil Engineering is required, with 5–10 years in roadway design and FDOT familiarity.

PE preferred or FE with licensure within 1 year. Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer is expected. The role involves leading project designs, coordinating with subconsultants, and delivering client-focused transportation and civil design work.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5 - 10 years relevant experience in roadway design.
• Proven skills in meeting FDOT expectations, schedules and budgets.
• FDOT experience is preferred.
• PE is preferred or must be able to obtain within 1 year, FE is required
• Experienced in FDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications.
• Proficient with MicroStation, experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants.
• Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies.
• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards.
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects.
• Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects.
• Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Tampa, FL. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants
• Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
• Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
• Attends appropriate team meetings
• Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

What You Need To Have

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 5 - 10 years relevant experience in roadway design
• Must have proven skills in meeting FDOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• FDOT experience is preferred
• PE is preferred or must be able to obtain within 1 year, FE is required
• Experienced in FDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Proficient with MicroStation, experience with OpenRoads Designer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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)

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.

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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“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

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