Traffic Project Engineer

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

Are we the road to your future?

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 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 management the development of traffic impact studies, land use planning, master plan studies, traffic signal warrant studies, bikeway planning and design, community and campus planning, 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
• Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing EIs to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
• Attends appropriate team meetings
• Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
• Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• Apply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• Adheres 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 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
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• Knowledge in 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 analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer desired but not required
• ITE membership will be 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)

Why Volkert?

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while 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 Chief Executive Officer

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