Roadway Project Engineer

About Us; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Engineer for our Gulf Region, located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. The role requires 3+ years in roadway design and an EIT certification. Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to Mississippi or Tennessee.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with subconsultants, and ensure schedules and budgets are met, while applying established engineering techniques to a range of transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Civil Engineering and 3–6 years in roadway design.
• EIT certification required; PE preferred in future.
• Ability to meet DOT expectations, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Calculate quantities, prepare plans and specifications for projects.
• Lead or assist in developing designs and directing engineers to deliver work.
• Apply standard engineering techniques to complete assignments on time.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications and construction schedules.
• Collaborate with team and clients to deliver transportation projects.

Skills

EIT

DOT schedules

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 3 years relevant experience in roadway design.

Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.

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 EIs 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 delivering 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
• Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
• Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• Apply 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 in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 3-6 years relevant experience in roadway design
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• EIT is required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer
• 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)

Bonus points if you have:

• PE is preferred
• Experience working with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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

“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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