Project Engineer II - Highways

Rk K; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Matching 401(k) plan

Job summary

RK&K in Baltimore, MD seeks a motivated Highway Design Engineer to join our multimodal Transportation Design team. You will lead projects, develop design recommendations, and collaborate with clients, agencies and staff to improve safety and multimodal mobility.

Ideal candidates bring 7 years of highway engineering experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, proficiency in OpenRoads/InRoads, and PE or eligibility within 6 months; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in transportation/highway engineering.
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads, InRoads, MS Word and Excel.
• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or the ability to secure within 6 months of hire.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team to develop design recommendations that enhance function, safety, multimodal travel and community needs.
• 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

InRoads

MS Word

Excel

Job description

At RK&K, we are hiring a motivated Highway Design Engineer in Baltimore, MD who wants 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 primarily in the state of Delaware. 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

• 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

• 7 years of experience in transportation/highway engineering
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Proficiency in OpenRoads, InRoads, MS Word and Excel .
• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or the ability to secure within 6 months of hire
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 10 years of experience in transportation/highway engineering
• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or the ability to secure within 6 months of hire
• In-depth understanding of transportation planning reports, contract documents, Highway Design Standards and DelDOT, AASHTO and other local highway design manuals and guidelines
• Capable of leading transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment

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

• 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.

Hourly Rate: $55-$58