Senior Project Engineer, Alternative Delivery

Rk; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, prepare roadway designs in OpenRoads Designer, and contribute to technical reports and plan production tasks. Fully remote candidates will be considered, though a hybrid arrangement based in Fairfax, VA is preferred.

Travel may be required. This role requires a VA PE or ability to obtain within 6 months and 8+ years in transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license inVA or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.
• 8+ years of transportation infrastructure design experience required.
• ORD proficiency and DOT standards knowledge highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical design on highways, interchanges, tollways, and transit corridors.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices to develop design solutions.
• Serve as technical liaison between internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and review plans, specs, cost estimates, and design reports using ORD.
• Participate in proposal development, design-build pursuits, and technical presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support career development within the project team.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and alternative delivery methods.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

8+ years transportation infrastructure design

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

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Multiple Locations

All Locations

Allentown , Pennsylvania , United States

Abingdon , Virginia , United States Allentown , Pennsylvania , United States Arden , North Carolina , United States Asheville , North Carolina , United States Ashland , Virginia , United States

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Description

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of Transportation Projects throughout the firm. In this role, you'll collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers on exciting projects of all delivery types, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3, and other Alternative Delivery Transportation projects. You'll assist in preparing roadway design plans using OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and contribute to technical reports, modeling, and plan production tasks.

*Fully remote candidates will be considered for this role, although a hybrid work arrangement based in Fairfax, VA is preferred. Travel may be necessary as required by the project.

Essential Functions

• Lead or support technical design on a wide range of alternative delivery transportation projects (e.g., highways, interchanges, tollways, transit corridors).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and design reports using OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Participate in proposal development, design-build pursuits, and technical presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support career development within the project team.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging alternative delivery methods.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Eight (8) + years of experience in transportation infrastructure design.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of VA or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway design and modeling.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with DOT standards and procedures (experience with multiple state DOTs is a plus).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working directly with contractors on design-build teams.
• Prior experience leading technical task teams or managing portions of large projects.
• Demonstrated experience on Design-Build, P3, CM/GC, or similar alternative delivery projects.

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 excellentpotentialforcareer advancementand professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 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: 110-170k

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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.

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