What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Engineer position at Volkert, Inc.?
Are we the road to your future?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.
We are currently searching for a highly motivated Roadway Engineer to join our Carolinas Region in the Raleigh, NC and Charlotte, NC areas.
What You’ll Be Doing
“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
North Carolina
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.
We are currently searching for a highly motivated Roadway Engineer to join our Carolinas Region in the Raleigh, NC and Charlotte, NC areas.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Engineering design including geometric design of highways and streets, drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics) a plus
- Prepare construction plans and project displays
- Assist in roadway plan set design & production including roadway alignments, cross-sections, drainage, maintenance of traffic and erosion and sedimentation control
- Assist in preparing cost estimates, reports, and technical memos
- Prepare memorandums summarize analysis work
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 5 – 10 years of experience
- EI Certification or PE License (if eligible)
- Knowledge of fundamental transportation standards
- Familiarity with state and FHWA design standards, guidelines, and policies
- Proficient in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Experience with computer programs such as MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD, OpenRoads Designer
- Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
- Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience
- NCDOT or local government design experience preferred
- 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
“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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