Senior Project Engineer - CEI

RK&K; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee transportation construction projects. This role involves managing project compliance, assigning tasks, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, have 10 years of related experience, and be a registered Professional Engineer in Florida. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Ten years of engineering experience in construction of major road and bridge structures.
• Registered in Florida as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Familiarity with materials acceptance and certification systems.
• Experience with Florida roadway/bridge projects and MAC/AASHTOWare PrC/EEO, progress/final estimates, field changes.
• Familiarity with FDOT Specifications and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• FDOT Advanced MOT certification.
• Attendance on CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and passing the exam.
• Completion of Critical Structures Construction Issues self-study course.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation construction projects.
• Assign tasks to administrative staff and contract support specialists.
• Ensure project compliance with FDOT standards.
• Responsible for progress and final estimates throughout the project duration.
• Performs internal QA reviews to promote contract compliance and evaluate CEI staff.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and clients.
• Lead and support efforts to identify, market, and win upcoming work from clients in South Florida.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government and private entities.
• Direct a complex construction engineering administration and inspection program; plan and organize the work of staff; review policies, methods, and procedures; review programs for conformance with FDOT standards.

Skills

Engineering experience in construction

Communication in English

Knowledge of FDOT Specifications

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Mar 02, 2026

RK&K is excited to add a Senior Project Engineer to our Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in North Florida. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will work within our Construction Management/CEI group under the direction of a RK&K Director and will provide on-site technical and administration supervision of transportation construction projects.

• Oversees and assigns specific tasks to administrative staff, contract support specialists and inspectors
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Oversees all phases of the construction projects
• Responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration
• Performs internal quality assurance reviews between assignments to promote contract compliance and evaluate CEI staff
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and with clients
• Lead and support the effort to identify, market and win upcoming work assignments from various clients throughout South Florida.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clients including governmental and private entities
• Responsible for: Directing a highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program;
• Responsible for: Planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members;
• Responsible for: Developing and/or reviewing policies, methods, practices, and procedures;
• Responsible for: Reviewing programs for conformance with FDOT standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)
• Ten (10) years of engineering experience in construction of major road and bridge structures
• Actively registered in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Experience having performed roadway and bridge project related duties in the State of Florida Florida (i.e. Materials Acceptance and Certification System (MAC), AASHTOWare PrC, EEO compliance, processing of Supplemental Agreements and/or work orders, progress and final estimates, reviewing and recommending field changes).
• Must be familiar with FDOT Specifications and procedures
• Ability to: Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)
• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination
• Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting FDOT and/or other local municipal/county construction programs
• CTQP Final Estimates Level 1 and Level 2

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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)
• 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.