Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is searching for a Traffic Project Engineer to join their Gulf Region team based in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of traffic engineering experience and a BS in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities include preparing traffic designs, managing traffic studies, and collaborating effectively in a team setting. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering.
• PE license required, Tennessee PE preferred.
• Proficiency with traffic analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies.
• Develop traffic signal design plans for new intersections.
• Assist in the preparation of roadway design plans.

Skills

DOT expectations

traffic engineering

transportation planning

traffic analysis software

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/Simtraffic

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 8 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studies
• Prepare and manage the development of traffic impact studies, land use planning, master plan studies, traffic signal warrant studies, bikeway planning and design, community and campus planning, and technical report writing
• 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 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
• Assist with and prepare roadway design plans
• Lead or assist in the development of project designs and direct EIs to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client‑focused strategies
• Aspire to work in a team environment and participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients
• Participate in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members
• Attend appropriate team meetings
• Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
• Adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• Apply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
• Understand and adhere to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost‑effective completion of the project
• Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

What You Need To Have

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering
• TDOT experience is preferred but not required
• PE is required (Tennessee PE preferred)
• PTP or PTOE is desired but not required
• Proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• Knowledge of transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, DOT local programs, public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning, and traffic operations
• Familiarity with DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer desired but not required
• ITE membership preferred if not already a member
• 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)

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

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