Traffic Engineer In Training

ZipRecruiter; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned design firm that has been shaping infrastructure for nearly a century! As a Traffic Engineer In Training, you will engage in innovative projects that enhance sustainability and community well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful designs while enjoying a supportive work environment that values flexibility and professional growth. With a commitment to employee ownership and a focus on impactful work, you can build a rewarding career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in the engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT Certification is mandatory for this role.
• Previous experience in transportation design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify reports, plans, and designs for projects.
• Assist in project quantity and cost estimates.
• Conduct design calculations and prepare specifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Design

Municipal Design

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is an employee-owned and 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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer In Training to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribute to the preparation or modification of reports, plans, and designs for projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of data and the preparation of satisfactory designs.
• Perform design calculations and conduct investigative analyses toward completion of assigned design tasks, and direct the preparation of design specifications.
• Perform quantity estimates, detailing, check calculations, and drawings.
• Organize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous/co-op experience in transportation and municipal design.
• EIT Certification is Required.
• Experience 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.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in and.
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems.
  • Be able to communicate effectively—verbal and written.
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance.
• Challenging and innovative projects.
• Employee referral program.
• Professional development.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance.
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness incentives.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

The words from our Chairman of the Board and CEO, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture how you can make an impact working for Volkert:

“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 CEO

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or third-party recruitment services.

Locations: Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, Tyler, TX

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