Roadway Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan +

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability &/

Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Houston, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX. The role focuses on roadway design, project coordination, and client engagement across multiple Texas locations.

Ideal candidates will have 8–12 years of roadway design experience, a PE license, and proficiency with OpenRoads Designer. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with subconsultants, and ensure DOT standards are met in a

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 8-12 years relevant experience in roadway design.
• PE license is required.
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications.
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; complies with federal guidelines and state-specific rules.

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 directing EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work.
• Applying established engineering techniques, procedures, policies or standards.
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects.
• Aspirés to work in a team environment and participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients; deliver transportation and civil design projects.
• Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members and attends appropriate team meetings.
• Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and standard activities.

Skills

Roadway design

Project coordination

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license

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 Southwest Region located either in Houston, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

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 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
• 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
• 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
• 8-12 years relevant experience in roadway design
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• PE 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:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous TxDOT experience

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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