Senior Roadway Engineer

About Us; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer in Atlanta, GA, to lead and support a range of transportation and civil design projects in the Southeast Region. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering and 8–20 years of roadway design experience, with a PE license and strong client communication skills.

Candidates should be proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or InRoads, and able to coordinate with subconsultants while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 8–20 years relevant experience in roadway design.
• PE is required.
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or InRoads.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the development of roadway design projects and direct EIs and designers.
• Develop engineering estimates and construction specifications; coordinate with subconsultants.
• Prepare reports, plans, schedules, and designs for transportation and civil projects.
• Collaborate with clients and team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support business development meetings and client interactions.

Skills

DOT design methods

Plan preparation

Communication skills

Team coordination

PE (Professional Engineer)

Driver's license

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
• 8 - 20 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. Federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

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

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled