Project Engineer
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2100 Riverdale Road (Show on map)
Aug 11, 2025
Are we the road to your future?
We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Project Engineer to support our West Gulf Region located in Little Rock, AR.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, Professional Engineering Licensure and 5 years of bridge design experience
What you'll be doing:
Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
Review calculations and design details developed by others
Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations
Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
Review construction related submittals
Organize and maintain project files
Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work
What you need to have:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge design
DOT experience is strongly preferred
Skilled in the use of the following software is strongly preferred:
OpenRoads Designer
OpenBridge Designer
STAAD
CSi Bridge
MIDAS
AASHTOWARE BrR
Mathcad
Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
Familiarity of DOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
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-SD1 Arkansas
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2100 Riverdale Road (Show on map)
Aug 11, 2025
Are we the road to your future?
We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Project Engineer to support our West Gulf Region located in Little Rock, AR.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, Professional Engineering Licensure and 5 years of bridge design experience
What you'll be doing:
Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
Review calculations and design details developed by others
Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations
Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
Review construction related submittals
Organize and maintain project files
Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work
What you need to have:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge design
DOT experience is strongly preferred
Skilled in the use of the following software is strongly preferred:
OpenRoads Designer
OpenBridge Designer
STAAD
CSi Bridge
MIDAS
AASHTOWARE BrR
Mathcad
Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
Familiarity of DOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
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-SD1 Arkansas
Job ID: 489253789
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025
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