Senior Drainage Project Engineer

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We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Drainage Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Texas
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To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 10 years of progressive drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience.

• Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
• Using computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm drain systems, as well as soil erosion and sediment control systems
• Analyzing and designing hydrologic and hydraulic models for Transportation Improvement projects
• Permitting with different Regulatory and Water Management agencies
• Assisting and preparing project plans using Open Roads Designer
• Contributing to the preparation and/or modification of considerable scope and complexity engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Preparing and assisting in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates and project specifications
• Reviewing project quantity estimates, details, and check calculations and drawings for compliance to project requirements
• Preparing and assisting with the preparation of project schedules
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule
• Overseeing project design activities, supervising production efforts, and mentoring junior level support staff and other designers
• Performing other professional, management, marketing and networking duties as assigned
• Assist with roadway project development and other misc. civil engineering tasks for project design and delivery

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure or the ability to acquire it within 6 months
• 10+ years of relative/progressive drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience
• Experience with Open Roads Designer, Storm CAD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS and/or SUDA software
• Previous TxDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of TxDOT standards and procedures
• 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
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Master's in Water Resources field

Volkert is employee owned and a 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, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

• 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

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