Senior Project Engineer, Alternative Delivery

Rk K; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/vision/Life/Disability保险

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support transportation design efforts on a variety of delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3. The role involves ORD-based roadway design, technical reports, modeling, and plan production, with remote work possible and a Fairfax, VA hybrid arrangement preferred.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 8+ years of transportation experience, and a VA PE or eligibility within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license in VA or eligible within 6 months.
• Proficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway design and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical design on transportation projects (highways, interchanges, tollways, transit corridors).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Serve as technical liaison between internal teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, 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 alternate delivery methods.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Team liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in VA or eligible within 6 months

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job 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

• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement


• 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.

Salary Range: 110-170k