Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support transportation design projects in Texas. The role involves preparing traffic signal designs, managing project tasks, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience, and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers excellent career growth, benefits including an ESOP, medical plans, and PTO, with opportunities in cities like Austin and San Antonio.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience.
• EIT is required.
• Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for intersections.
• Prepare traffic control plans and pavement marking plans.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Proficiency in OpenRoads

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/Simtraffic

Agi32

HCS

Job description

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. The successful candidate will work on challenging transportation design projects providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with locality and state DOT standards. The candidate will serve as Task Manager and collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide guidance and direction to the project team for various traffic design tasks on roadway, bridge and interchange improvements, intersection modifications and pedestrian/bike facilities projects. This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What You Need To Have

• 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 If You Have

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

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

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled