Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; 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

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region in Austin, TX. The role involves preparing traffic signal designs, temporary traffic control plans, and technical reports while supervising junior engineers. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil Engineering, have 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience, and possess proficiency in traffic analysis software. Competitive benefits include ESOP, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience.
• EIT is required.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans.
• Develop traffic management plans.
• Perform photometric analysis using Agi32.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Traffic management plan

OpenRoads

Traffic analyses software

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/Simtraffic

Sidra Intersection

HCS

Job description

Overview

Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in either Austin, Round Rock, or San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
• Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
• Prepare streetlight design plan and perform photometric analysis using Agi32
• Prepare technical reports for IJR/IMR, and traffic/safety/road diet studies
• Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
• Prepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting highway design projects
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers
• Attend project meetings with clients

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
• EIT is required
• Proficiency in OpenRoads
• Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
• Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
• 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

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• PE in Texas
• Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight

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