Transportation Engineer in Training - Multimodal & Design

Volkert Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkert Inc. seeks a Transportation Engineer in Training to support the Gulf Region across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires 2–4 years of traffic or roadway design experience and an active EIT or equivalent certification.

You will collect and analyze data, assist with transportation studies, and develop roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer, while ensuring DOT/MUTCD/AASHTO compliance and pursuing client relationships.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT Certification required.
• 2–4 years of experience in traffic/roadway design.
• Familiarity with DOT design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory MVR.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for project plans, reports, and studies.
• Assist with traffic impact studies, safety studies, and planning.
• Prepare roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer.
• Develop traffic signal design plans and multimodal accommodations.
• Contribute to temporary traffic control plans and signing/pavement marking plans.
• Prepare conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, and signal timings.
• Contribute to engineering reports and calculations for various projects.
• Prepare project quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and schedules.
• Review quantity estimates and drawings for compliance.
• Attend project meetings with clients and learn project budgets.
• Potential to participate in business development activities.

Skills

Experience in Traffic/Roadway design

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Volkert Inc. seeks a Transportation Engineer in Training to support the Gulf Region across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires 2–4 years of traffic or roadway design experience and an active EIT or equivalent certification.

You will collect and analyze data, assist with transportation studies, and develop roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer, while ensuring DOT/MUTCD/AASHTO compliance and pursuing client relationships.