Traffic Engineer/Project Manager
About the role
We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, or Tuscaloosa, AL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
- Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)
- Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
- Work on 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
- Affix to project meetings with clients
- Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
- Potential to learn and participate in business development activities
- Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff
- Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
- 5+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities
- Alabama PE License required
- PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus
- Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
- Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
- Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required
- Competency with MS Office products
- Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Skills
- Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
- Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
- Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer
- Competency with MS Office products
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 disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
Pay
The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is typically full-time.
Company Information
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 disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Volkert is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.