Engineer I - Highways

Rk; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matched 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Health, dental, vision, life & AD

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

RK&K in Columbia, South Carolina seeks a Transportation Engineer to contribute to highway/roadway design and analysis of transportation facilities, including new roadways, widenings, resurfacings, and multimodal improvements.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of roadway design experience and a BS in Civil Engineering, with knowledge of basic roadway design principles. RK&K offers career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in roadway design.
• Working knowledge of basic roadway design principles.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Prepare plan, profile, cross section, and detail sheets.
• Design temporary traffic control plans.
• Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates.
• Support preparation of design documentation.
• Support preparation of specifications packages.
• Work with other disciplines on design challenges.

Skills

Roadway design

Basic design principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring Transportation Engineers to our team in Columbia, South Carolina. As a Highway/Roadway Engineer with RK&K, your responsibilities will include design and analysis of transportation facilities. Projects will include, but not be limited to new roadways, widenings, resurfacings, and multimodal improvements.

Essential Function

• Design and analysis of horizontal and vertical alignments
• Prepare plan, profile, cross section, and detail sheets
• Design temporary traffic control plans
• Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates
• Support preparation of design documentation
• Support preparation of specifications packages
• Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges

Required Skills and Experience

• Zero (0) to Two (2) years of experience inroadway design
• Working knowledge of basicroadway designprincipals
• Bachelor of Science inCivil Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Roadway widening or new alignment design
• Sidewalk or shared use path design

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers 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
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups

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.

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.