Project Engineer I, Transportation

RK&K; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Highway Design Engineer in Baltimore! This role offers the chance to enhance community transportation through innovative design solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to lead projects that prioritize safety and multimodal travel. With over a century of excellence, this company values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid work options and tuition reimbursement. Be part of a culture that fosters collaboration and trust while making a real impact in your community. Design your career and apply today!

Benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in transportation/highway engineering.
• Proficiency in MicroStation V8i, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks for roadways, streetscapes, and multimodal facilities.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop design recommendations.

Skills

Transportation/Highway Engineering

MicroStation V8i

GEOPAK/OpenRoads

InRoads

AutoCAD Civil3D

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

At RK&K, we are hiring motivated Highway Design Engineers in Baltimore, MD who want to provide better transportation for our local communities! As a Project Engineer at RK&K, you will join our multimodal Transportation Design team and 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. Our team-oriented environment is supported by subject matter experts and experienced mentors that will help you grow and achieve your career goals!

Essential Functions

• 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


• Apply applicable federal, state and local guidelines and standards


• Lead design projects to ensure high quality deliverables are completed within budget and on schedule


• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, communities, government agencies, and project staff


• Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse and energetic multi-disciplined project team

Required Skills and Experience

• 4-10 years of experience in 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 MDOT, 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

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. 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


• 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!

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!

Salary range: $89,440-$114,400