Volkert Inc.

Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
  • EIT certification required
  • Proficiency in OpenRoads
  • Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards
  • Experience with traffic analyses software (VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS)
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections
  • Develop temporary traffic control/traffic management plans
  • Create streetlight design plans and conduct photometric analysis
  • Draft technical reports for traffic/safety studies
  • Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
  • Generate quantities and develop PS&E packages for highway projects
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

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

The successful candidate will work on challenging transportation design projects providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with locality and state DOT standards. The candidate will serve as Task Manager and collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide guidance and direction to project team for various traffic design tasks on roadway, bridge and interchange improvements, intersection modifications and pedestrian/bike facilities projects. This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.

What you'll be doing:

  • Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
  • Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
  • Prepare streetlight design plan and perform photometric analysis using Agi32
  • Prepare technical reports for IJR/IMR, and traffic/safety/road diet studies
  • Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
  • Prepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting highway design projects
  • Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers
  • Attend project meetings with clients


What you need to have:

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • 5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
  • EIT is required
  • Proficiency in OpenRoads
  • Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
  • Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
  • 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
  • PE in Texas
  • Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight


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


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

Austin Round Rock San AntonioTX 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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