Senior Roadway Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + EMP.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term & long-term"

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to support our Southeast Region. Located in Atlanta, this role will lead and assist in the development of project designs, directing EIs and designers to ensure successful execution and delivery of work.

You will prepare reports, specifications, plans, and schedules, coordinate with subconsultants, and apply standard engineering practices. The role emphasizes teamwork, meeting DOT expectations, and staying on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 6–12 years of experience in roadway design.
• PE license required; GDOT experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or InRoads.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the development of project designs and direct EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work.
• Calculate plan quantities, develop engineering estimates, and coordinate with subconsultants.
• Prepare reports, specifications, plans, schedules, and designs for projects.
• Work in a team environment to deliver transportation and civil design projects and participate in client meetings.

Skills

DOT compliance

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Atlanta, GA.

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:

• 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


• Calculating plan quantities and developing engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants


• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards


• Preparing reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects


• Working in a team environment team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects and participating in business development efforts and meetings with clients


• Participating in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinating work to ensure best practices with all team members


• Adjust and correlate data, recognizing discrepancies in results


• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions


• Apply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments


• Understand and adhere to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project


• Adhere 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


• 6 - 12 years relevant experience in roadway design


• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets


• Written and communication skills


• GDOT experience is preferred but not required


• PE is required


• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications


• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Inroads


• 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

"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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