Traffic Design Engineer
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Miami
5775 Waterford District Drive (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
Are we the road to your future?
We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Design Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
What you'll be doing:
Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studies
Prepare and management the 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 writing
Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
Supervise and mentor junior engineers
Attend project meetings with clients
Manage project budgets to meet financial metrics
Responsible for business development activities
What you need to have:
BS in Civil Engineering
3 - 6 years of traffic engineering experience
FL PE license is required
PTOE is preferred
Membership and involvement in transportation industry organizations such as WTS, ASCE, and ITE will be preferred, if not already a member
Knowledge in transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, DOT local programs (beneficial), public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning and traffic operations
Familiarity in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads/InRoads preferred)
Familiarity with DOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Willingness and motivation to curate and foster personal client base
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.
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-HF1 Florida
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Miami
5775 Waterford District Drive (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
Are we the road to your future?
We are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Design Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
What you'll be doing:
Prepare technical reports for traffic impact studies, interchange access requests, or safety studies
Prepare and management the 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 writing
Prepare traffic signal design plans for new intersections and signal modifications to facilitate multimodal accommodations
Prepare temporary traffic control plan/traffic management plan (TMP) and signing, pavement marking plans
Prepare Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design plans
Assist in preparing conceptual intersection layouts, schematics, signal timings and engineering reports
Supervise and mentor junior engineers
Attend project meetings with clients
Manage project budgets to meet financial metrics
Responsible for business development activities
What you need to have:
BS in Civil Engineering
3 - 6 years of traffic engineering experience
FL PE license is required
PTOE is preferred
Membership and involvement in transportation industry organizations such as WTS, ASCE, and ITE will be preferred, if not already a member
Knowledge in transportation planning, including comprehensive corridor analysis, DOT local programs (beneficial), public involvement, safety and access, pedestrian and bicycle planning, multimodal planning and traffic operations
Familiarity in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads/InRoads preferred)
Familiarity with DOT and/or general DOT traffic design standards, MUTCD and AASHTO
Proficiency in traffic analyses software such as VISSIM, Synchro/Simtraffic, Sidra Intersection, HCS
Self-starter and capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Willingness and motivation to curate and foster personal client base
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.
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-HF1 Florida
Job ID: 480927841
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025
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