East Gulf Alternative Delivery Roadway Design Lead

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced

East Gulf Alternative Delivery

Roadway Design Lead

to support transportation design projects in our East Gulf Region.

Located in Alabama or Tennessee OR willing to relocate

to one of our offices in either state.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 20 years experience.

What you're going to do :

Serve as a hands‑on, project based, Roadway Lead for our East Gulf projects providing roadway discipline leadership, technical expertise, and roadway design production oversight

Prepare roadway plan set components including plan, profile, cross section, and detail sheets

Prepare specification packages

Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates

Coordinate with clients and sub‑consultants

Develop and mentor roadway staff

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines in a team environment

What you need to have :

Licensed PE (Alabama and / or Tennessee preferred)

20+ years experience

Experience with DOT’s major highway and interstate projects

Alternative Delivery design experience required

Competent with MicroStation

OpenRoad Design experience preferred

Leadership and Team Building experience

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

If applicable to the position, a post–offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role

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

"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, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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