Traffic/Transportation Engineer

Volkert; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Traffic/Transportation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves tackling innovative projects that enhance infrastructure and transportation systems. You will engage in traffic operations analysis, signal design, and collaborate on long-range planning studies. The firm values creativity and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee ownership and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful solutions while enjoying a balanced work-life culture. If you’re ready to make a difference, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• Alabama PE License required, with certifications like PTOE or PTP being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic operations analysis and design traffic signals.
• Assist in project development and prepare engineering studies and reports.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Transportation Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

Microstation

CUBE Voyager

TransCAD

MS Office

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic/Transportation Engineer to support our East Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)
• Assist the Project Manager in the development and design of projects
• Assist Service Line Manager in development of Engineering Interns
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• 5 – 10+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning
• Alabama PE License required
• PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus
• Proficiency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
• Proficiency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
• Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus
• Mastery with MS Office products
• Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
• 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)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively - verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.