Are we the road to your future?
We are currently searching for an experienced Civil Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in New Orleans, LA.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and have EI license.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assisting in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructures
- These projects may include bridges, roads, tunnels, water, and sewage systems
- Different roadway design components include typical sections, geometric layouts, drainage analysis, maintenance of traffic plans
- Assignments will also involve tasks associated with producing a set of construction documents including drafting, computations, specifications, and cost estimate
- Mentor junior engineers
- Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis, and utilizes design software to solve complex issues
- Responsible for project schedules and client communications
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 4 - 6 years of related experience
- Registered EI license
- Experience with Microstation, Geopak, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD
- Has knowledge of local municipalities, funding sources, public infrastructure, and traffic
- 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 and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Bonus points if you have:
- Professional Engineer license
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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 4 - 6 years of related experience
- Registered EI license
- Experience with Microstation, Geopak, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
What We Do
Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927. During World War II, the company contributed to the design and construction of U.S. Navy shipyards for the production of “Liberty Ships” as well as dry docks and self-operating steel and wood docks for the war effort. Following the war, the firm relocated to Mobile, Alabama where it was headed by David Volkert. Volkert acquired the company in 1954 and led its involvement in the design of the U.S. interstate highway system, the largest civil engineering project in history, in nine southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Renamed for Volkert in 1963, and under his leadership, the firm has expanded to provide a wide range of design services in transportation, aviation, construction, public works and utilities, property acquisition, and environmental engineering. Through its accomplished history, Volkert has earned over 60 major engineering awards as well as several inductions into the Engineering Hall of Fame. Volkert is now the largest Alabama-based engineering company and is ranked in the top quartile of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms. Today, Volkert is listed among the top 1% of engineering companies in the United States and our commitment to serving our clients, our communities, and our nation with excellence is as steadfast as it was over ninety years ago.
