Senior Transportation Project Engineer — ORD Design Lead (Remote)

Rk K; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects across the firm, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3 delivery methods, with ORD-based roadway design.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers, mentor junior staff, and contribute to reports and design plans while ensuring compliance with DOT standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of transportation infrastructure design experience.
• Active PE license in VA or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway design and modeling.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with DOT standards across multiple states.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OpenRoads ORD

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Familiar with DOT standards

PE license in VA or eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects across the firm, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3 delivery methods, with ORD-based roadway design.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers, mentor junior staff, and contribute to reports and design plans while ensuring compliance with DOT standards and client requirements.