Roadway Engineer

Overview

Design highways, streets, drainage; prepare plans, estimates, and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• geometric design
• drainage design
• construction plans
• roadway alignment
• technical reporting

Tasks

-Assist in preparing cost estimates, reports, and technical memos -Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics) -Prepare construction plans and project displays -Assist in roadway plan set design & production including roadway alignments, cross-sections, drainage, maintenance of traffic and erosion and sedimentation control -Prepare memorandums summarize analysis work

Requirements

• ei certification
• pe license
• bachelor’s
• microstation
• arcgis
• openroads

What You Bring

-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 -EI Certification or PE License (if eligible) -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering -Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment -Valid driver’s license -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, guidelines, and policies -General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience -Effective verbal and written communication skills -Proficient in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint -ALDOT or local government design experience preferred -1 – 5 years of experience -Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards -Experience with computer programs such as MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD, and OpenRoads Designer -Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel

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Benefits

-Student Debt Retirement Match -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -Medical, Dental, & Vision -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -Wellness incentives -Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screening (including marijuana per federal guidelines) -post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation (if applicable) -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report