Project Engineer - Geotech

About the role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in Virginia. The ideal candidate will support diverse transportation, transit, and environmental projects, including highway and rail bridges, buildings, retaining walls, slopes, pavements, ground treatment of soft soils and subgrades, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Aid our geotechnical/pavement design and engineering group in Virginia with development and delivery of geotechnical assignments
• Assist with client relations to secure future clients and workload
• Foster innovative design concepts related to Geotechnical Engineering to enhance project efficiency
• Serve as Project Engineer on a variety of geotechnical related projects
• Prepare task proposals
• Develop and oversee subsurface exploration programs
• Prepare design calculations and geotechnical engineering reports
• Aid in producing construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Serve as a liaison between clients and firm

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of Geotechnical Design Experience (VDOT experience preferred)
• Knowledge of VDOT Geotechnical and Pavement MOI’s and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification
• Understanding of the following software: Microsoft Office, gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, Slide, Settle 3, Slope/w, AASHTOWare Pavement ME, GRLWEAP
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Skills And Experience

• MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer License is preferred, Virginia preferred, ability to obtain VA PE required within 6 months

What We Offer

• Athletic time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Why RK&K?

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We provide an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays