Traffic Engineer/Project Manager

Company: Volkert Inc
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region group located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, or Tuscaloosa, AL . Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 5 years of traffic engineer and/or transportation planning. What you’ll be doing: 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) Work on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans Work on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports Assist with and prepare roadway design plans Attend project meetings with clients Learn project budgets to meet financial metrics Potential to learn and participate in business development activities Performs other duties as assigned Assist East Gulf Manager in development of junior engineering staff Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports This position offers an excellent career opportunity with tremendous growth potential. What you need to have: B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program 5 years of experience – Must be in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities Alabama PE License required PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are a plus Competency with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures Competency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and Microstation Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is a plus Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not required Competency 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. 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 EOE- Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. LI-SD1

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