Roadway Project Engineer

Volkert Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Texas. The position involves leading or assisting in the development of project designs, directing engineers and designers, and ensuring the successful execution and delivery of project work while implementing client-focused strategies. The role requires familiarity with calculating plans quantities, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants. The engineer will work on detailed engineering assignments, prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects, and adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 8-12 years relevant experience in roadway design
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
• TxDOT experience is preferred but not required
• PE is required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Proficient with MicroStation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

• 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 EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work
• 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
• 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
• Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities
• 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

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees