Senior Traffic Project Engineer (PE) – Multimodal & ITS

Volkert Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support the Gulf Region, with work locations in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must relocate to Tennessee if outside state lines.

The role requires 8–12 years of traffic engineering experience, PE certification, and strong DOT/ multimodal planning expertise. TDOT exposure is a plus. Join a nationwide, employee-owned firm delivering transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering.
• PE is required (Tennessee PE preferred).
• TDOT experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of transportation planning, safety, and multimodal planning.
• Familiarity with DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies and safety analyses.
• Develop traffic impact studies, land use planning and master plan studies.
• Design traffic signal plans and multimodal accommodations for new/intersections.
• Create TMPs, signing, and pavement marking plans for projects.
• Assist with roadway design and project design development.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project coordination

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license (TN preferred)

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/SimTraffic

Sidra Intersection

HCS

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support the Gulf Region, with work locations in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must relocate to Tennessee if outside state lines.

The role requires 8–12 years of traffic engineering experience, PE certification, and strong DOT/ multimodal planning expertise. TDOT exposure is a plus. Join a nationwide, employee-owned firm delivering transportation solutions.