Volkert Inc.

Roadway Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
  • 8-12 years relevant experience in roadway design
  • Proven ability to meet DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
  • Experience with DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
  • Proficient in OpenRoads Designer
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

  • Calculate plans quantities and engineering estimates
  • Lead or assist in project design development
  • Apply established engineering techniques and standards
  • Prepare and modify reports, specifications, and plans
  • Collaborate in a team environment for project delivery
  • Communicate and implement team concepts and best practices
  • Attend team meetings to align on project progress

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid disability insurance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support ourSouthwest Regionlocated ineither Houston, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

What you'll be doing:

  • Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants
  • 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
  • Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or standards
  • Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
  • 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 to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects
  • Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
  • Attends appropriate team meetings
  • Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
  • Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
  • Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
  • Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
  • Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
  • Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual


What you need to have:

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 8-12 years relevant experience in roadway design
  • Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
  • PE is required
  • Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
  • Proficient with OpenRoads Designer
  • 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
  • Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)


Bonus points if you have:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Previous TxDOT experience


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

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

Houston Round Rock San Antonio Tyler TX Texas

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About Volkert Inc.

Volkert Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning, environmental engineering, and construction management. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. Volkert serves clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, energy, and water resources. The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality work and has received numerous awards for its projects. Volkert is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1925

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