Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

Volkert; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to join their dynamic East Gulf Region team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that enhance infrastructure and sustainability. You will engage in traffic operations analysis, design traffic signals, and contribute to long-range transportation planning. The firm values employee ownership and fosters a culture of professional development and teamwork. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in your community, this position offers tremendous growth potential and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in traffic engineering or transportation planning required.
• Alabama PE License and relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic operations analysis and design traffic signal plans.
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Transportation Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

Microstation

CUBE Voyager

TransCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MS Office

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a 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/Project Manager to support our East Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, or Huntsville, AL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)
• Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
• Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
• Assist with and prepare roadway design plans
• Attend project meetings with clients
• Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
• Potential to learn and participate in business development activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
• This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• 5+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities
• Alabama PE License required
• PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus
• Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
• Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
• Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus
• Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required
• Competency with MS Office products
• Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement 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
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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