Transportation Project Engineer — Lead Roadway & Traffic Design (PE)

Volkert Inc.

Oktibbeha Gardens (MS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region offices in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires 4+ years in roadway design or traffic engineering and a PE license.

You will lead design efforts, conduct traffic analyses, prepare plans and reports, and coordinate with team members and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget. Travel and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

4–10+ years of roadway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning experience.
ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering (MS preferred).
PE license.
Familiarity with DOT design methods, plans, standards, and specifications.
Familiarity with MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines.
Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and/or MicroStation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work independently.
Ability to travel including overnight, with valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Lead or assist in the design of transportation projects, including roadway geometry, drainage, traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, ITS, and maintenance of traffic plans.
Conduct traffic operations analyses and prepare traffic impact, safety, corridor, and long-range planning studies.
Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and memorandums.
Perform detailed engineering calculations and apply established DOT standards and practices to solve problems.
Direct EIs, designers, and interns, and coordinate with subconsultants to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in line with company QA/QC standards.
Participate in client meetings, business development efforts, and team initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.