Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; 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)

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support its Southwest Region in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves working on challenging transportation design projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with DOT standards.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams and guide various traffic design tasks including bridge and interchange improvements. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience.
• EIT certification is required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and modifications.
• Develop traffic control and management plans.
• Prepare streetlight and photometric analysis plans.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Proficiency in OpenRoads

Traffic analyses software proficiency

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/Simtraffic

Sidra Intersection

HCS

Job description

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.

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 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

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

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