Roadway Project Engineer

Description

• Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
• Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or standards
• Attends appropriate team meetings
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• Apply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer
• 3-6 years relevant experience in roadway design
• Valid driver’s license
• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• MDOT experience is preferred but not required
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• PE is preferred (Mississippi PE highly preferred)
• Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants
• Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Work as part of a team delivering a range of transportation and civil design projects

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance