Director of Civil/Highway Engineering

1 month ago


Springfield, United States Volkert Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are we the road to your future?

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 Director of Civil/Highway Engineering to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Northern Virginia.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead, manage and grow a team of professional staff, as well as coordinate with other departments as needed, to successfully achieve project, program and regional goals
  • Responsible for the senior management and oversight of roadway/civil contracts
  • Responsible for identifying and pursuing roadway project/contract opportunities for both standard and alternative delivery
  • Oversee and participate as needed in the design and review of all phases of roadway plan development for our various transportation projects

What you need to have:

  • Qualified candidates will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional engineering license in VA is required
  • 20+ years of civil engineering experience, along with staff management experience
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Experience executing projects and supporting staff in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Ability to lead, pursue and oversee multiple projects/contracts simultaneously
  • Strong problem resolution capabilities
  • Excellent client management skills
  • Requires good collaborative skills with a strong work ethic
  • The successful candidate will have experience in highway design including: Highway geometrics, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition and construction plan development.

  • 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

Volkert Perks:

  • 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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. 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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