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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 a talented Entry Level/Junior Roadway Engineer to support our growing Mid Atlantic Region. This position will be based in Charleston, WV.

The successful candidate will assist a team of Engineers, Planners, Scientists, and other Professional and Support staff on a variety of projects including Roadway design and Engineering Studies.

What you'll be doing:

• Collects and analyzes data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
• Assists and prepares project plans using the latest CADD software including but not limited to Microstation, OpenRoads, and AutoCADD
• Contributes to the preparation and/or modification of engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of project construction quantities and cost estimates
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of project specifications
• Review project quantity estimates, details, and check calculations and drawings for compliance to project requirements
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of project schedules
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering
• Recent college graduates encouraged to apply
• EIT (E.I) Certification is desired but not required
• 0 - 3 years of experience
• Experience with MicroStation 3D modeling and other CADD production software is preferred
• 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:
  1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  5. 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

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