Transportation Project Engineer — Gulf Region

Job overview

The Transportation Project Engineer role is full-time and onsite in Huntsville, AL, supporting Volkert’s Gulf Region across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Compensation is not specified. Volkert describes its work as improving infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources through sustainable solutions. The engineer leads or supports transportation design and planning work, preparing technical deliverables and applying applicable standards to solve project challenges. The role coordinates with project staff, subconsultants, and clients to deliver work on schedule, within budget, and in line with quality standards.

What you'll do

• Lead or assist with roadway geometry, drainage, traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, intelligent transportation systems, and maintenance-of-traffic plans
• conduct traffic operations analyses and prepare traffic impact, safety, corridor, and long-range planning studies
• prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, reports, and memorandums
• perform engineering calculations and apply DOT standards
• direct engineers-interns, designers, and interns
• coordinate with subconsultants
• participate in client meetings, business development, and team initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

transportation project engineer

civil engineering

roadway design

traffic engineering

transportation planning

dot standards

openroads designer

microstation

huntsville al

gulf region

volkert

pe license

esop

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• paid time off and holidays
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• wellness incentives
• student debt retirement match
• additional voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Supports the Gulf Region and requires a PE license and at least four years of traffic or roadway design experience; occasional extended hours and overnight travel may be required.

About the employer

Volkert Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.