Utility Engineer

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We are currently searching for an experienced Utility Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Mobile, AL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum, 2 years of utility design experience.

• Engineering design for various linear utility projects, including water and wastewater, electric, telecommunications and natural gas
• Planning and management of various projects
• Oversee and guide designers and drafters to deliver linear utility projects
• Responsibilities may include applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or standards
• Performs design computations, checks plans or computations, and develops quantity takeoffs
• Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
• Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
• Applies 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
• 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
• Actively look for ways, and reinforce the actions needed, to improve performance within the larger organization
• Prepare transportation reports and plans based on project analyses and assessments
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Working closely and effectively communicating with team members

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2 - 5 years of design experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, Geo Pak, Open Roads, and In Roads
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Utility experience preferred
• Previous client relationships are a plus
• Ability to work well with other related disciplines and coordinate design activities for timely completion and within resource budgets
• Experience and ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• 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
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• 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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