Transportation Project Engineer | Roadway & Traffic Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical & Vision

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Debt retirement match

Job summary

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

You will lead transportation projects, coordinate with EIs, designers, and subconsultants, and ensure QA/QC while meeting schedules and budgets. Travel and extended hours may be required.

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, with proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• 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)
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work
• Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and compliance with safety guidelines

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

Skills

Transportation Design

Roadway Design

Traffic Engineering

Project Lead

Team Coordination

Education

ABET Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

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

You will lead transportation projects, coordinate with EIs, designers, and subconsultants, and ensure QA/QC while meeting schedules and budgets. Travel and extended hours may be required.