RK&K · 20 hours ago
Engineer I - Rail/Transit
Baltimore, MD
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38/hr - $42.50/hr
0+ years expRK&K is a full-service engineering and construction management firm, and they are seeking an Engineer I to join their Rail/Transit team. The role involves supporting engineering projects related to rail and transit systems, including design, field investigations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
Civil EngineeringConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for Class I railroad, streetcar, light rail, heavy rail, and bus projects
Design rail/transit alignment plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and site plans
Perform field investigations to collect data including field measurements, photographs, sketches, verifying surveys, and identifying changes
Prepare design computations and quantity calculations
Research unit costs and prepare cost estimates
Collaborate with other disciplines such as survey, drainage, traffic, structural, and geotechnical engineering to complete preliminary and final design documents
Inspect rail assets, including track, ballast, duct banks, drainage, and grade crossings; prepare condition assessments; and design repairs
Design or prepare concept rail/transit plans and alternatives analysis for new transportation systems or modifications to existing systems
Perform feasibility studies
Coordinate with third party stakeholders such as utility companies and permitting agencies
Prepare materials for and assisting with public outreach efforts
Interface with Construction Management department to assist in communications, documentation, and record keeping of under-construction projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited institution
Zero to 3 years of experience in rail and/or transit design
Working knowledge of MicroStation V8i, OpenRoads/Geopak/InRoads
Registered Engineer Intern (E.I.) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Previous Intern experience in Rail/Transit
Master's in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited institution
Floodplain and bridge hydraulic analysis
Regional watershed modeling
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
Career Development
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Nash
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Keith Skinner, P.E.
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