Civil Project Engineer - Transportation

Volkert Inc•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Civil Project Engineer - Transportation to support our Southwest Region located in either Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX. You will be responsible for geometric design projects including but not limited to TXDOT and local government.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
4+ years relevant experience
Licensed PE
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)

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects
Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations
Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
Submits documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review and obtains permits required