Senior Roadway Engineer & PM — Lead DOT Projects (MS/TN)

Volkert, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Student debt match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. Gulf Region seeks an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support projects in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Ideal candidates will be based in or willing to relocate to MS or TN and bring a strong background in roadway design and DOT project delivery.

The role emphasizes plan reviews, project management, documentation, client communication, and business development with local municipalities, with opportunities for growth in an employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design.
• Previous DOT experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads (Geopak experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi-office, or concurrent projects.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and project management for DOT and local municipal projects.
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned work.
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals.
• Develop correspondence and documentation for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Support project financial processes, including invoices and purchase orders.
• Prepare and edit meeting minutes, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project team.
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development with local municipalities.

Skills

DOT experience

Roadway design experience

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads

Geopak

Job description

Volkert, Inc. Gulf Region seeks an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support projects in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Ideal candidates will be based in or willing to relocate to MS or TN and bring a strong background in roadway design and DOT project delivery.

The role emphasizes plan reviews, project management, documentation, client communication, and business development with local municipalities, with opportunities for growth in an employee-owned firm.