Roadway Project Engineer

Roadway Project Engineer – Gulf Region (Mississippi/Tennessee)

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Applicants must have at least 3 years relevant experience in roadway design. Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.

• 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.
• Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects.
• Working in a team environment and participating in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Delivering a range of transportation and civil design projects.
• Participating in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinating work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attending appropriate team meetings.
• Working on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities.
• Adjusting and correlating data, recognizing discrepancies in results.
• Identifying and analyzing problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions.
• Applying standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments.
• Understanding and adhering to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
• Adhering to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual.

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3–6 years relevant experience in roadway design.
• Proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets.
• EIT certification is required.
• Experience in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Open Roads Designer.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. (Volkert adheres to federal guidelines regarding substance testing.)
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

• PE is preferred.
• Experience working with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 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

EOE–Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.