Volkert, Inc.
Overview
We are currently searching for an experienced
Traffic Project Engineer
to support our
Southwest Region
located in
Texas . 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 a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance and direction to the 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 Doing
Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
Prepare streetlight design plan and perform photometric analysis using Agi32
Prepare technical reports for IJR/IMR, and traffic/safety/road diet studies
Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
Prepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting highway design projects
Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
Supervise and mentor junior engineers
Attend project meetings with clients
What You Need To Have
BS in Civil Engineering
5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
EIT is required, PE is preferred
Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads preferred)
Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
Local state DOT experience is preferred
Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability 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 guidelines
If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
Valid driver’s license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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, & 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
The 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 Officer
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Locations: Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, Tyler, TX
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering
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Traffic Project Engineer
to support our
Southwest Region
located in
Texas . 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 a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance and direction to the 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 Doing
Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
Prepare streetlight design plan and perform photometric analysis using Agi32
Prepare technical reports for IJR/IMR, and traffic/safety/road diet studies
Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
Prepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting highway design projects
Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
Supervise and mentor junior engineers
Attend project meetings with clients
What You Need To Have
BS in Civil Engineering
5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
EIT is required, PE is preferred
Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads preferred)
Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
Local state DOT experience is preferred
Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability 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 guidelines
If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
Valid driver’s license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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, & 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
The 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 Officer
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Locations: Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, Tyler, TX
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering
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