Senior Roadway Project Engineer

About the role

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in either Austin, El Paso, Houston, McKinney, Round Rock, or Tyler, TX.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants
• Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
• Works in a team environment and participates in business development efforts and meetings with clients
• Works on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
• Affixes and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
• Identifies and analyzes problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 10+ years relevant experience in roadway design
• Proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• PE required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer

Qualifications

• Passes a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus Points

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous TxDOT experience

What You Need to Have

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 10+ years relevant experience in roadway design
• Proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• PE required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD

Benefits

Volkert offers:

• 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 disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

About 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

Volkert offers:

• 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 disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

EEO Information

Volkert is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.