RK&K · 2 months ago
Senior Project Engineer, Highways
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expRK&K is an award-winning engineering and construction management firm seeking a Senior Project Engineer in their highways department. In this role, you will lead and support various ongoing programs with transportation agencies, performing a wide range of engineering tasks and ensuring project deliverables are met within budget and on schedule.
Civil EngineeringConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of engineering tasks including concept designs, traffic control designs, roadway & highway designs, streetscapes, complete streets, profiles, geometric layouts, cross sections, intersections, interchanges, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, contract plans, cost estimates and specifications
Perform engineering planning tasks including preparation of conceptual road plans and alternatives analysis for new transportation systems or retrofits to existing systems, design alteration and modification of existing transportation systems to improve safety or function, prepare alternatives analyses reports for concept roadway improvements
Apply DDOT, VDOT and AASHTO design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards, and processes
Lead design projects to ensure deliverables are completed within budget and on schedule
Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, government agencies, and project staff
Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse multi-disciplined project team
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of experience in civil engineering design 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)
Preferred
In-depth understanding of Highway Design Standards, MUTCD, DDOT, VDOT, AASHTO and other 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
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Much, much more!
Company
RK&K
RK&K provides full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management/inspection firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
James Nash
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Keith Skinner, P.E.
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