Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student debt match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support the Southwest Region in Austin, Round Rock, or San Antonio, TX.

You will provide technical expertise on transportation design projects and serve as Task Manager within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves leading traffic signal design, TMPs, streetlight design, ITS plans, and PS&E packages while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience.
• EIT required or ability to obtain licensure.
• Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT standards; MUTCD and AASHTO knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for intersections and signal modifications.
• Prepare TMPs, signing and marking plans for multimodal projects.
• Design streetlights and perform photometric analysis with OpenRoads-accepted tools.
• Prepare technical reports (IJR/IMR) and traffic/safety studies.
• Develop ITS design plans and PS&E packages for highway projects.
• Assist in conceptual layouts and engineering reports; supervise juniors.
• Attend client meetings to discuss project progress.

Skills

5-10 years traffic eng experience

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

MVR awareness

Education

EIT

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

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 ourSouthwest Regionlocated ineither 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

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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Austin Round Rock San Antonio TX Texas