Transportation Engineer in Training

CL 14e3ab81 2b6a 4870 a48b f1afe5668d08; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Volkert is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Training to support Gulf Region projects across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role emphasizes data analysis, roadway and traffic studies, and OpenRoads Designer-based plan development.

You will contribute to design plans, traffic signal work, TMPs, and planning studies. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil Engineering with an EIT, 2–4 years in traffic/roadway design, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT Certification required.
• 2–4 years of experience in Traffic or Roadway design.
• Familiarity with DOT design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO.
• Self-starter capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Willingness to develop personal client base.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for project plans, reports, and studies.
• Assist with traffic impact studies, safety studies, and land use planning.
• Prepare roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer.
• Develop traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signals.
• Work on TMPs and signing/pavement marking plans.
• Assist in conceptual layouts, schematics, and signal timings.
• Contribute to reports and calculations for various projects.
• Prepare quantities, costs, specs, and schedules.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Self-starter

Multimodal planning

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

VISSIM

Synchro/SimTraffic

Sidra Intersection

HCS

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Engineer in Training to support our Gulf Regionlocated in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 2 years of experience in either Traffic or Roadway design.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collect and analyze data for inclusion in project plans, technical reports, and engineering studies
• Assist with the development of traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, safety studies, traffic signal warrant studies, land use planning, master plan studies, bikeway planning and design, and community and campus planning
• Prepare and assist in preparing roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer
• Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
• Work on temporary traffic control plans/traffic management plans (TMP) and signing and pavement marking plans
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, and signal timings
• Contribute to the preparation and modification of engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Prepare and assist in preparing project construction quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and schedules
• Review quantity estimates, details, calculations, and drawings for compliance with project requirements
• Attend project meetings with clients
• Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
• Potential to learn and participate in business development activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• EIT (E.I.) Certification
• 2–4 years of experience
• Familiarity with DOT design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO
• Self-starter capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Willingness and motivation to curate and eventually develop a personal client base
• 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:

• Experience with OpenRoads Designer
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, Sidra Intersection, or HCS
• Experience with transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, local programs, public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning, and traffic operations

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.

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

“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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