Roadway Engineer

VolkertTuscaloosa, AL, US

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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 a highly motivated Roadway Engineer to join our East Gulf Region in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

What you’ll be doing :

Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics)
Prepare construction plans and project displays
Assist in roadway plan set design & production including roadway alignments, cross-sections, drainage, maintenance of traffic and erosion and sedimentation control
Assist in preparing cost estimates, reports, and technical memos
Prepare memorandums summarize analysis work

What you need to have :

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

1 – 5 years of experience

EI Certification or PE License (if eligible)

Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards

Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, guidelines, and policies

Proficient in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Experience with computer programs such as MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD, and OpenRoads Designer

Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment

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

Effective verbal and written communication skills

General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience

ALDOT or local government design experience preferred

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)

Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member : Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusionBe self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environmentExercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problemsBe able to communicate effectively- verbal and writtenBe 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.

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Roadway Engineer • Tuscaloosa, AL, US