Traffic Project Engineer

Traffic Project EngineerAre we the road to your future?We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in either Austin, Round Rock, or San Antonio, TX.The successful candidate will work on challenging transportation design projects providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with locality and state DOT standards. The candidate will serve as Task Manager and collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide guidance and direction to project team for various traffic design tasks on roadway, bridge and interchange improvements, intersection modifications and pedestrian/bike facilities projects. This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.What You'll Be DoingPrepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodationsPrepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plansPrepare streetlight design plan and perform photometric analysis using Agi32Prepare technical reports for IJR/IMR, and traffic/safety/road diet studiesPrepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plansPrepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting highway design projectsAssist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reportsSupervise and mentor junior engineersAttend project meetings with clientsWhat You Need To HaveBS in Civil Engineering5-10 years of traffic engineering experienceEIT is requiredProficiency in OpenRoadsFamiliarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTOProficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCSAbility 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 HaveStrong interpersonal and communication skillsPE in TexasSelf-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversightWhy 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 BenefitsEmployee 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.Austin Round Rock San Antonio TX Texas