Lead Transportation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter seeks an experienced Transportation Project Manager for their St. Louis office. The role involves managing transportation projects, client relations, and fostering a positive team environment. Candidates must possess a degree in Civil Engineering, licensing in Missouri, and extensive experience in transportation engineering. Join a leading firm dedicated to sustainable practices and professional growth, along with competitive employee benefits.

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

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 7 - 14 years of progressive transportation/roadway experience.
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff.
• Ability to manage and assist in production of design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations and deliver engineering studies.
• Supervise execution of work and conduct contract negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Engineering

Client Management

Contract Negotiation

Technical Presentation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Licensed Missouri P.E.

Tools

MicroStation

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our Midwest Region located in St. Louis, MO.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be a practice builder – growing services, clients, and geography
• Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff
• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
• Writing proposals
• Participating and/or leading interviews
• Performing contract negotiations
• Project work planning
• Supervising the execution of work
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Participate in marketing and business development
• Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Projects may include in whole, or in part, roadway, roundabout, multi-use trails, ADA pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, hydrology and hydraulics, retaining walls, enclosed drainage systems, small and large box culverts, traffic barrier systems, and other roadside development features.
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
• Prepare engineering analysis to include: preliminary design, final design, and calculations
• Conduct surveys to gather field data
• Prepare drawings, layouts, and other visual aids using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs
• Review the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Missouri P.E.
• 7 - 14 years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
• Must be proficient with MicroStation and/or Bentley Open Roads Designer
• Experience working with municipalities, counties, or DOT
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• 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.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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 and long-term
• 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.

“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.”

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

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