Roadway Project Engineer

Volkert Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Volkert is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support its Southwest Region from Houston, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, Texas. The role contributes to transportation and civil design projects, leading or assisting with project design and directing engineers-in-training and designers to deliver project work while applying client-focused strategies.

The engineer performs detailed engineering assignments, prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs, and applies established engineering techniques, procedures, policies, and standards. The role also includes coordinating with subconsultants and team members, contributing to business development and client meetings, and adhering to project schedules, budgets, and company quality assurance and quality control standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 8–12 years of relevant roadway design experience.
• Proven ability to meet DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; testing may follow federal guidelines and include marijuana.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous TxDOT experience.

Responsibilities

• Calculate plan quantities and engineering estimates, develop construction specifications, and coordinate with subconsultants.
• Lead or assist in developing project designs and direct engineers-in-training and designers to execute and deliver project work.
• Apply established engineering techniques, procedures, policies, and standards.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and project designs.
• Work with a team to deliver transportation and civil design projects, participate in business development efforts, and attend client meetings.
• Participate in the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work with team members to ensure best practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
• Perform detailed engineering assignments, including calculations and relatively standard work activities.
• Adjust and correlate data and recognize discrepancies in results.
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to reach conclusions.
• Apply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments.
• Follow assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to support timely, cost-effective project completion.
• Adhere to company quality assurance and quality control standards as defined in the quality manual.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness incentives.
• Student debt retirement match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Positive work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior