Roadway Engineer

Volkert Inc•Springfield, VA

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield or Virginia Beach, VA. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. What you’ll be doing: Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing Junior Engineers and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members Attends appropriate team meetings Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

Requirements

BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
5 - 10 years relevant experience in roadway design
Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
PE is preferred, FE is required
Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
Proficient with MicroStation, experience with OpenRoads Designer
Strong interpersonal and communication 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)

Nice To Haves

VDOT experience is preferred but not required
PE is preferred

Responsibilities

Calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates
Developing construction specifications
Coordinating with subconsultants
Leading or assisting in the development of project designs
Directing Junior Engineers and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work
Implementing client focused strategies
Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
Participates in business development efforts and meetings with clients
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies
Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
Attends appropriate team meetings
Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual