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Are we the road to your future?We are currently searching for a Traffic EIT to support our Gulf Region located in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, or Tuscaloosa, AL. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Alabama if out of state. What you'll be doing:Assist with preparation of technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studiesAssist with development of traffic impact studies, land use planning, master plan studies, traffic signal warrant studies, bikeway planning and design, community and campus planning, technical report writingWork on temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plansWork on traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodationsAssist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reportsAssist with and prepare roadway design plansAttend project meetings with clientsLearn project budgets to meet financial metricsPotential to learn and participate in business development activitiesPerforms other duties as assignedWhat you need to have:BS in Civil EngineeringRecent college graduates encouraged to applyEIT (E.I) Certification is desired but not required 0 - 4 years of experienceExperience with transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, local programs, public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning and traffic operations are desired but not requiredFamiliarity with DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTOFamiliarity with traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS are desired but not requiredFamiliarity with OpenRoads Designer is desired but not requiredSelf-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversightAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and writtenWillingness and motivation to curate and eventually develop personal client baseAbility 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.#LI-SD1