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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