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Roadway Engineer

Volkert, Inc.
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Engineerto support ourCarolinas Regionlocated inRaleigh or Charlotte, NC.

The ideal candidate will assist their department by performing basic engineering-related tasks including research, development, design and delivery on assigned project(s).

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Contributes to the preparation or modification of reports, plans and designs for projects including roadway design plans, traffic management plans, signing and delineation plans, utilities coordination, utilities design, roadway drainage, and erosion control plans.
  • May assist with Land Development projects.
  • Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates
  • Participate in the collection and analysis of data and preparation of satisfactory designs
  • Perform design calculations and conduct investigative analyses toward completion of assigned design tasks, and direct preparation of design specifications
  • Perform quantity estimates, detailing and check calculations and drawings
  • Organize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments
  • Performs other duties as assigned

What You Need To Have

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Professional Engineering License in the State of North Carolina preferred. Applicants with EIT (E.I) Certification will be considered
  • 5 – 15 years of experience in roadway design
  • Proficient with OpenRoads, MicroStation/Geopak, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability 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 guidelines.
  • 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).

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, & 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

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

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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