Volkert Inc.

Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.$75K — $95K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 8-12 years of experience in traffic engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Tennessee PE preferred
  • Knowledge of transportation planning and multimodal operations
  • Familiarity with DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines
  • Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as VISSIM and Synchro
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet motor vehicle report standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical reports for traffic studies and safety analysis
  • Manage development of traffic impact and land use planning studies
  • Design traffic signal plans for new and existing intersections
  • Develop temporary traffic control and management plans
  • Create Intelligent Transportation System design plans
  • Assist in roadway design and engineering documentation
  • Lead project designs and guide team members in execution.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, 8 years relevant experience in traffic engineering.

What you'll be doing:
  • Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studies
  • Prepare and management the development of traffic impact studies, land use planning, master plan studies, traffic signal warrant studies, bikeway planning and design, community and campus planning, technical report writing
  • 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 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
  • Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
  • Assist with and prepare roadway design plans
  • Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing EIs to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
  • Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients.
  • 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
  • Apply 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 in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 8-12 years relevant experience in traffic engineering
  • TDOT experience is preferred but not required
  • PE is required (Tennessee PE preferred)
  • PTP or PTOE is desired but not required
  • Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
  • Knowledge in transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, DOT local programs, public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning and traffic operations
  • Familiarity with DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
  • Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
  • Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer desired but not required
  • ITE membership will be preferred, if not already a member
  • 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
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)


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.

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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.
Learn more about Volkert Inc.
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1925

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