Traffic EIT

About the role

We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer Intern (EIT) to support our Gulf Region located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studies
• Contribute to the development of traffic impact studies, land use planning, master plan studies, traffic signal warrant studies, bikeway planning and design, community and campus planning, technical report writing
• Assist with and prepare temporary traffic control plans, traffic management plans (TMP), and signing, pavement marking plans
• Participate in traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
• Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings, and engineering reports
• Contribute to and prepare roadway design plans
• Attend project meetings with clients
• Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
• Potential to learn and participate in business development activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, local programs, public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning, and traffic operations
• Familiarity with DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO
• Familiarity with traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer
• Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Willingness and motivation to curate and develop a personal client base

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Student debt retirement match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Student debt retirement match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Volkert

Our Chairman of the Board and CEO, Thomas A. Hand, PE, emphasizes the importance of meaningful work that improves infrastructure and quality of life. Volkert is dedicated to providing a career where employees can make a significant impact. We offer competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, along with fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volkert is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.