Senior Civil Project Engineer - Transportation

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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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Civil Project Engineer - Transportation to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of geometric design projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental studies, and designs for projects
• Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations
• Serves as technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities
• Attends onsite and offsite client meetings. Must be a good communicator
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Participates in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops schedules, budgets, staffing, sub-consultant involvement, and progress billings
• Assigns responsibilities and sees the execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Submits documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review and obtains permits required

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 7-10 years relevant experience with 5 years of experience at the Project Manager level with DOT projects
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• PE required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills
• Proficient with Open Roads Designer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
• Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits