Senior Roadway Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Roadway Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region, located in Austin, El Paso, Houston, McKinney, Round Rock, or Tyler, TX. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering and over 10 years of roadway design experience.

You will lead project designs, ensure adherence to DOT standards, and collaborate with subconsultants to deliver transportation and civil design projects effectively.

Key benefits include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in roadway design.
• PE license is required.
• Experienced in DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Calculate plans quantities and engineering estimates.
• Lead project design development.
• Prepare and modify reports and specifications.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Team collaboration

OpenRoads Designer

DOT design methods

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in either Austin, El Paso, Houston, McKinney, Round Rock, or Tyler, TX. To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum, 10 years of relevant experience in roadway design.

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
• 10+ 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

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