Transportation Project Engineer: Roadway & Traffic Design

Volkert Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) + match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Engineer for the Gulf Region, located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role focuses on leading roadway design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning efforts for complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in roadway design, traffic engineering, or planning, with a PE license and ABET-accredited civil engineering degree. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (M.S. a plus)
• 4-10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, and/or transportation planning
• PE license
• Experience with DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and/or MicroStation
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to lead teams and manage schedules and budgets
• Willingness to travel as needed

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 QA/QC standards
• Participate in client meetings, business development efforts, and team initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Roadway design

Traffic engineering

Transportation planning

Project leadership

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Engineer for the Gulf Region, located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role focuses on leading roadway design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning efforts for complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in roadway design, traffic engineering, or planning, with a PE license and ABET-accredited civil engineering degree. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation is preferred.