Traffic​/Transportation Engineer

Traffic/Transportation Engineer – Gulf Region

We are searching for an experienced Traffic/Transportation Engineer to support our Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

• Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles.
• Projects may include traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long‑range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro).
• Assist the Project Manager in the development and design of projects.
• Assist Service Line Manager in development of Engineering Interns.
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports.

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program.
• 5–10+ years of experience – must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning.
• Alabama PE License required.
• PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Micro Station.
• Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and Trans
  
  CAD is a plus.
• Mastery with MS Office products.
• Must be dependable with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work.
• 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).

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, we celebrate a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

• 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

EOE‑Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled.