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Volkert, Inc. · 2 days ago

Traffic Project Engineer

Volkert, Inc. is a Top 100 design firm committed to providing creative solutions for sustainability and infrastructure improvements. They are seeking an experienced Traffic Project Engineer to support transportation design projects in their Southwest Region, ensuring compliance with DOT standards and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on various traffic design tasks.

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Responsibilities

Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
Prepare streetlight design plan and perform photometric analysis using Agi32
Prepare technical reports for IJR/IMR, and traffic/safety/road diet studies
Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
Prepare quantities and develop PS&E packages supporting highway design projects
Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
Supervise and mentor junior engineers
Attend project meetings with clients

Qualification

Traffic engineering experienceMicroStationAutoCADTraffic analysis softwareCivil Engineering degreeEIT certificationCommunication skillsMentoring skillsSelf-starter

Required

BS in Civil Engineering
5-10 years of traffic engineering experience
EIT is required, PE is preferred
Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads preferred)
Familiarity with TxDOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
Valid driver's license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Preferred

Local state DOT experience is preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Volkert, Inc.

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Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (4)
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2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Thomas Hand
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Mike Sampson
Chief Financial Officer
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