Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

Are we the road to your future?We are currently searching for a Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our growing Traffic Engineering Department in the Mid-Atlantic region located in Springfield, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Washington, DC, or Columbia, MD.The candidate will serve as a Project Manager for the successful delivery of traffic engineering projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary team and lead various tasks on roadway improvements, intersection modifications, complete streets and multimodal safety projects.The candidate will serve as primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants and internal team and will develop, maintain and implement the project goals, schedules and deliverables.The candidate will also support Capital Improvement/Mega Projects in the DMV area and other regions. The successful candidate will work on challenging transportation projects providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with locality and state DOT standards.This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential.To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.What you'll be doing:Manage and oversee traffic engineering tasks involving various intersection safety and multimodal improvements as well as large infrastructure projectsServe as technical lead for tasks involving traffic modeling and simulation, traffic design, signal timing optimization and safety/operational analysisConduct traffic analyses in support of interchange, corridor improvement studiesPrepare and review technical reports for traffic studies, interchange access requests, and safety studiesPrepare and review traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodationsLead development of traffic management plan (TMP), signing and pavement marking plans, ITS planning and designCollaborate with diverse team of professionals including engineers, planners and landscape architectsAttend project meetings with clientsLead and manage task ordersAssist in developing scope and fee proposals, presentations, and reportsProvide mentorship to other team membersWhat you need to have:BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent8 - 15+ years of traffic engineering experiencePE is required, PTOE is preferredProficiency with CADD program as well as safety standards and toolsProficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra IntersectionFamiliarity with VDOT and/or DDOT standards, MUTCD and AASHTOSelf-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversightAttention to details and quality driven approachAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelinesValid driver's licenseA satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)Why Volkert?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. 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.Key Benefits:Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Medical, Dental, & Vision401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysEmployer-Paid Life/AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesStudent Debt Retirement MatchAdditional voluntary benefitsThe 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 OfficerEOE-Race/Sex/Vets/DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.