Roadway Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-Paid Life insurance

Job summary

A leading design firm in the Mid Atlantic Region is seeking an experienced Roadway Engineer to support projects in Springfield or Virginia Beach, VA. The ideal candidate must have a BS degree in Civil Engineering and 5-10 years of roadway design experience. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, coordinating with subconsultants, and ensuring adherence to DOT standards. This role offers competitive benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and various health plans.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience in roadway design.
• Proven skills in meeting DOT expectations.
• PE is preferred, FE is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction specifications and coordinates with subconsultants.
• Lead Junior Engineers in executing project work.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, and designs.

Skills

Calculating plans quantities

Engineering estimates

Project design development

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield or Virginia Beach, VA.

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 directing Junior Engineers and designers 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
• Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients. 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
• Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• 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 DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• VDOT experience is preferred but not required
• PE is preferred, FE is required
• Experienced in DOT 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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