Senior Transportation Project Engineer (Remote Capable)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects across the firm. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers on Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3, and other delivery methods, and contribute to ORD-based roadway design, reports, modeling, and plan production.

Fully remote candidates will be considered, though a hybrid arrangement based in Fairfax, VA is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical design on a wide range of transportation projects (highways, interchanges, tollways, transit corridors).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices to develop innovative 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 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 advanced delivery methods.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects across the firm. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers on Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3, and other delivery methods, and contribute to ORD-based roadway design, reports, modeling, and plan production.

Fully remote candidates will be considered, though a hybrid arrangement based in Fairfax, VA is preferred.