CEI Senior Project Engineer

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 CEI Senior Project Engineer to support our East Gulf Region located in Brentwood, TN.

What you'll be doing:

• Direct construction engineering administration and inspection project/program
• Plan and organize the work of subordinate and staff members; develop and/or review project specific policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Review programs for conformance with Client standards
• Identify and pursue future opportunities
• The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining an excellent professional relationship with those organizations to facilitate both the successful completion of current ongoing projects and the successful pursuit of follow-on assignments
• Preparing proposals and estimates for new projects
• Reviewing technical work and reports prepared by others
• Managing projects so that schedules and budget are met
• Periodic visits to construction or work sites to perform inspections

What you need to have:

• Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Tennessee is required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Major Road and Bridge Construction
• TDOT experience and existing relationships required (Region 3 preferred)
• Previous experience managing projects and personnel
• Must have proven skills in meeting TDOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Volkert's driving policy
• 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:

• 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 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

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

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Tennessee