Transportation Engineer in Training

Volkert, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Match

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer in Training to support our Gulf Region across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering and an EIT credential, with 2–4 years of traffic or roadway design experience.

Candidates should be familiar with DOT design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO, and be prepared to work with OpenRoads Designer. The position involves data collection, traffic studies, plan development, and collaboration with clients.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT certification required.
• 2–4 years of traffic or roadway design experience.
• Familiarity with DOT design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for project plans and reports.
• Assist with traffic impact studies and safety studies.
• Prepare roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer.
• Develop traffic signal plans for intersections and multimodal projects.
• Contribute to project reports, estimates, specifications, and schedules.
• Attend project meetings with clients.
• Learn project budgets and potentially assist in business development.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Communication

Self-starter

Client interaction

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

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 Region located 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

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.

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

“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.”

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

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

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