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Transportation Project Engineer Volkert Inc. paid time off, 401(k) United States, Alabama, Montgomery 7515 Halcyon Summit Drive (Show on map) Oct 22, 2026 Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 4 years of experience in either Traffic or Roadway design. What you'll be doing: Lead or assist in the design of transportation projects, including roadway geometry, drainage, traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, ITS, and maintenance of traffic plans

Conduct traffic operations analyses and prepare traffic impact, safety, corridor, and long-range planning studies

Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, technical reports, and memorandums

Perform detailed engineering calculations and apply established DOT standards and practices to solve problems

Direct EIs, designers, and interns, and coordinate with subconsultants to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in line with company QA/QC standards

Participate in client meetings, business development efforts, and team initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned What you need to have: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (M.S. a plus)

4-10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, and/or transportation planning

PE license

Experience with DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications, with proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets

Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines

Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and/or MicroStation

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel

Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

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: Experience with ALDOT, MDOT, TDOT, or local government agencies

PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certification

Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA Intersection, and HCS

Familiarity with ArcGIS, InRoads, CUBE Voyager, or TransCAD

Knowledge of transportation planning, including corridor analysis, DOT local programs, public involvement, safety and access management, and multimodal planning

ITE membership Why Volkert? 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.

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 EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-SD1 Alabama AL Mississippi MS Louisiana LA Notify me of jobs like this