Roadway Engineer

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 Roadway Engineer  to support our  West Gulf Region  located in  Bentonville or  Little Rock, AR .

What you’ll be doing:

Familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants Leading or assisting in the development of project designs and directing EIs and designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies  Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or standards Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects  Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects  Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members Attends appropriate team meetings  Work on detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard work activities  Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results  Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions  Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments  Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project  Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual 

What you need to have:

BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university  4+ years relevant experience in roadway design  Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules and budgets  ARDOT experience is preferred but not required  PE is preferred, FE is required  Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications  Proficient with MicroStation  Strong interpersonal and communication skills  Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member: Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusionBe self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environmentExercise 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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