Senior Roadway Engineer​/Project Manager

Volkert is an employee‑owned Top 100 design firm committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, the company is celebrating a century of serving employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.

• Provide plan review and project management for DOT and local municipal projects
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned work
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals
• Develop correspondence and documentation for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Support project financial processes, including invoices and purchase orders
• Prepare and edit meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project team
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development with local municipalities

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design
• Previous DOT experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets
• Proficiency in Open Roads (Geopak experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi‑office or concurrent projects
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and client management experience

• 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