Project Engineer, Transportation

About the role

Join our multimodal Transportation Design team as a Project Engineer to provide creative input and leadership for projects with a wide variety of state, county and municipal public works and transportation agencies. You will collaborate with coworkers, peers, clients, agency leaders and community representatives to develop transportation improvements that serve a diverse range of users and travel modes, enhance safety and make communities better places to live.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of engineering tasks for new roadways, roadway widening, streetscapes, complete streets, trails, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, transit, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts and the development of concepts, studies, contract plans, cost estimates and specifications
• Collaborate and lead a project team to develop complete, accurate and cost-effective design recommendations that enhance function, safety, multimodal travel and community need
• Lead design projects to ensure high quality deliverables are completed within budget and on schedule
• Cookordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, communities, government agencies, and project staff
• Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse and energetic multi-disciplined project team

Requirements

• Four (4) + years of experience in civil and/or transportation/highway engineering
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Proficiency in MicroStation V8i, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, InRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D
• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or the ability to secure within 6 months of hire

Preferred Skills And Experience

• In-depth understanding of transportation planning reports, contract documents, Highway Design Standards and TDOT, AASHTO and other local highway design manuals and guidelines
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Capable of leading transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• 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
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What We Offer

We offer excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages 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
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward. Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!