Roadway/Civil Engineer

Volkert Inc•Springfield, VA

About The Position

We are currently searching for a junior level Roadway/Civil Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield, VA. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. What you’ll be doing: Gaining familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants Learning and assisting in the development of projects with more senior engineers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects Aspires to work in a team environment. Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members Attends appropriate team meetings Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

Requirements

BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
1 - 4 years relevant experience in roadway or civil design
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)

Nice To Haves

FE/EIT is preferred
Internship or prior work related experience a bonus but not required
MicroStation/AutoCad experience a bonus
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Gaining familiarity with calculating plans quantities and engineering estimates, developing construction specifications, and coordinating with subconsultants
Learning and assisting in the development of projects with more senior engineers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects
Aspires to work in a team environment. Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
Attends appropriate team meetings
Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results
Identify and analyze problems using reasoning to arrive at conclusions
Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual