Transportation Project Engineer

About the role

We are searching for an experienced Transportation Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region (Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee). Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience in traffic or roadway design.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the design of transportation projects, including roadway geometry, drainage, traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, ITS, and maintenance of traffic plans.
• Conduct traffic operations analyses and prepare traffic impact, safety, corridor, and long‑range planning studies.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and memorandums.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and apply established DOT standards and practices to solve problems.
• Direct EIs, designers, and interns, and coordinate with subconsultants to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in line with company QA/QC standards.
• Participate in client meetings, business development efforts, and team initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (M.S. a plus).
• 4–10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, and/or transportation planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications, and proven ability to meet DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and/or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening in accordance with federal guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ALDOT, MDOT, TDOT, or other local government agencies.
• PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certification.
• Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA Intersection, and HCS.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, InRoads, CUBE Voyager, or TransCAD.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, including corridor analysis, DOT local programs, public involvement, safety and access management, and multimodal planning.
• Membership in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).

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.
• 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, sustainable solutions for infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, the firm celebrates a century of service to employees, clients, partners, and communities.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities… 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 CEO