Senior Civil Project Engineer - Transportation

ZipRecruiter; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer specialized in Transportation to oversee geometric design projects in Texas. This role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to quality. The engineer will ensure compliance with DOT regulations while collaborating with clients and overseeing project execution. The position offers competitive compensation, supportive work-life balance, and opportunities for growth in a century-old employee-owned firm.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience with 5 years at Project Manager level.
• Proven skills in meeting DOT expectations.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and modifies reports and designs for projects.
• Acts as a technical liaison with clients.
• Manages project scope, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Consultation

Engineering Design

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Civil Project Engineer - Transportation to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of geometric design projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects
• Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations
• Serves as technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities
• Attends onsite and offsite client meetings. Must be a good communicator
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Participates in project scoping and estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops schedules, budgets, staffing, sub-consultant involvement, and progress billings
• Assigns responsibilities and sees the execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Submits documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review and obtains permits required

What you need to have:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 7-10 years relevant experience with 5 years of experience at the Project Manager level with DOT projects
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• PE required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills
• Proficient 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
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in and
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term
• Wellness incentives
• 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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