Civil Project Engineer - Transportation

Overview

Design and oversee transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• design software
• permit submissions
• report prep
• quality control
• constructability review
• design review

Tasks

-Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities -Submits documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review and obtains permits required -Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents -Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations -Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual -Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects

Requirements

• communication
• driver's license
• civil engineering
• licensed pe
• 4+ years
• mvr

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Valid driver’s license -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 -B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program -Licensed PE -4+ years relevant experience -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -Student Debt Retirement Match -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Wellness incentives -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -Medical, Dental, & Vision -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -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 required. -post-offer fit-for-duty evaluation may be required. -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report needed.