Traffic Engineer/Project Manager Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Traffic Engineer/Project Manager
Regular Full Time
Birmingham, AL, US
+3 More Locations
12 days ago

Requisition ID:

2857 Are we the road to your future? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our East Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, or Huntsville, AL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state. What you’ll be doing: Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)
Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
Assist with and prepare roadway design plans
Attend project meetings with clients
Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics
Potential to learn and participate in business development activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.

What you need to have:

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
5+ years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities Alabama PE License required
PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation
Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus
Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required
Competency with MS Office products
Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
Challenging and innovative projects
Employee referral program
Professional development
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
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 EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-SD1