Roadway Engineer

Volkert Inc • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

We are currently searching for a highly motivated Roadway Engineer to join our 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Nice To Haves

• ALDOT or local government design experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees