Senior Transportation Project Engineer - Remote/Hybrid

Rk K; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects across the firm. The role involves ORD-based roadway design, reports, modeling, and plan production, with collaboration across offices and mentoring of junior engineers.

Hybrid work is preferred with a base in Fairfax, VA, and remote options considered. Travel may be required based on project needs. Strong communication and DOT standards knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure design.
• Active VA PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical design on highways, interchanges, tollways, and 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 applicable standards and client requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging alternative delivery methods.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

ORD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ORD (OpenRoads Designer)

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects across the firm. The role involves ORD-based roadway design, reports, modeling, and plan production, with collaboration across offices and mentoring of junior engineers.

Hybrid work is preferred with a base in Fairfax, VA, and remote options considered. Travel may be required based on project needs. Strong communication and DOT standards knowledge are valued.