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Senior Roadway Engineer

Volkert, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Atlanta, GA.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

  • 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
  • Calculating plan quantities and developing engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants
  • Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
  • Preparing reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
  • Working in a team environment team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects and participating in business development efforts and meetings with clients
  • Participating in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinating work to ensure best practices with all team members
  • Adjust and correlate data, recognizing discrepancies in results
  • Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
  • Apply standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
  • Understand and adhere to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
  • Adhere 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
  • 6 - 12 years relevant experience in roadway design
  • Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
  • Written and communication skills
  • GDOT experience is preferred but not required
  • PE is required
  • Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
  • Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Inroads
  • 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.
  • Valid driver’s license and 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.

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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