Transportation Engineer

  • Volkert Inc.
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Full Time
Transportation Engineer

Volkert Inc.

70000.00 To 100000.00 (USD) Annually

paid time off, 401(k)

United States, Missouri, St. Louis

11124 South Towne Square (Show on map)

Jun 10, 2025

Are we the road to your future?

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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Engineer to support our West Central Region group located in St. Louis, MO or Collinsville, IL.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000.

What you'll be doing:

Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles

Projects may include in whole, or in part, roadway, roundabout, multi-use trails, ADA pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, hydrology and hydraulics, retaining walls, enclosed drainage systems, small and large box culverts, traffic barrier systems, and other roadside development features

Assist the Project Manager and Project Engineer in the development and design of projects

Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports

Prepare engineering analysis to include: preliminary design, final design, and calculations

Conduct surveys to gather field data

Prepare drawings, layouts, and other visual aids using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs

Review the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices

What you need to have:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

0 - 7 years of experience

EI Certification or PE License (if eligible) required within one year of employment

Familiarity with Microstation and OpenRoads Designer

Familiarity with AutoTurn and Hydraulic Analysis Software is a plus

Proficiency 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.

Valid driver's license.

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:

Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,

Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment

Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems

Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written

Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

We offer a hybrid workplace which includes remote, hybrid, and in-office positions

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

#LI - HF1 Missouri Illinois
Job ID: 480940500
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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