CEI Senior Project Engineer
Volkert IncBrentwood, Tennessee, United States
Posted December 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Volkert Inc., founded in 1925 and headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, ranks among the nation’s top 1 % of engineering firms, offering comprehensive design and construction expertise across transportation, aviation, public works, and environmental sectors. The company delivers a full spectrum of services—including roadways, bridges, water/wastewater, urban design, port and waterfront development, and energy projects—while leveraging alternative delivery and program‑management strategies to optimize client outcomes. With a legacy that includes wartime shipyard construction and the design of the U.S. interstate highway system, Volkert’s multidisciplinary teams blend technical innovation with a deep commitment to community and national infrastructure. Its portfolio of more than 60 major engineering awards and repeated inclusion in the Top 500 Design Firms reflects a culture of excellence that has guided the firm for over nine decades.
Job Description
We are searching for an experienced CEI Senior Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Brentwood, TN. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining an excellent professional relationship with organizations to facilitate the successful completion of current ongoing projects and the successful pursuit of follow-on assignments.
Requirements
- Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Tennessee
- 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
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Valid driver’s license
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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