Roadway Engineer

Roadway Project EngineerAre we the road to your future?We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee.To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 3 years relevant experience in roadway design.Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.What you'll be doing:Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultantsLeading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategiesApplying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or standardsPrepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projectsAspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Work as part of a team delivering a range of transportation and civil design projectsParticipates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team membersAttends appropriate team meetingsWork on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activitiesAdjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in resultsIdentify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusionsApply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignmentsUnderstands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projectAdheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manualWhat you need to have:BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university3-6 years relevant experience in roadway designMust have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgetsEIT is requiredExperienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specificationsProficient with OpenRoads DesignerAbility 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 guidelinesValid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)Bonus points if you have:PE is preferredExperience working with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs)Strong interpersonal and communication skillsWhy 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, & Vision401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysEmployer-Paid Life/AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesStudent Debt Retirement MatchAdditional voluntary benefitsThe 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 OfficerEOE-Race/Sex/Vets/DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.#LI-SD1 MS Mississippi TN Tennessee