Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

Overview

Traffic engineer/project manager handling analysis, design, and planning for Alabama projects.

Key Responsibilities

• roadway design
• signal design
• traffic modeling
• tmp planning
• pavement marking
• client meetings

Tasks

-Assist with and prepare roadway design plans -Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports -Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports -Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles -Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations -Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans -Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff -Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics -Attend project meetings with clients -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)

Requirements

• pe license
• traffic engineering
• ms office
• openroads
• vissim
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work -Alabama PE License required -Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures -Competency with MS Office products -Valid driver’s license -Potential to learn and participate in business development activities -5+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities -B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program -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 -Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required -Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus -PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus -Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance -This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential. -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Medical, Dental, & Vision -Student Debt Retirement Match -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -Wellness incentives -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

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.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass a pre‑employment drug screening per federal guidelines. -may require a post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation if applicable. -must hold a valid driver’s license and provide a satisfactory motor vehicle report (mvr).