Roadway Project Engineer

Volkert•Jackson, MS

12d

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support our West Gulf Region located in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Jackson, or Starkville, MS . Candidates must be willing to relocate to Mississippi if out of state. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 3 years relevant experience in roadway design. 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 EIs 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 delivering 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 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 Apply 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 in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
3-6 years relevant experience in roadway design
Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets
Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
Proficient 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
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

MDOT experience is preferred but not required
PE is preferred (Mississippi PE highly preferred)

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, 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 delivering 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
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
Apply 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