Designer - Utilities

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

8h•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Designer for its Baltimore, Maryland office to support utility design, relocations, and project coordination using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. The Designer provides technical support to the engineering team, drawing on industry experience and academic knowledge to complete assignments while applying technical principles and practices. The role involves preparing accurate, deliverable computer-generated drawings, contract drawings, and color renderings; identifying and verifying existing overhead and underground utilities; and supporting research, agency requirements, easement validation, permits, and project documentation. The Designer also assists engineers and designers across disciplines, completes field reconnaissance, and participates in self-checking and peer and QA/QC reviews. Clear communication with project teams, stakeholders, and customers is required. The position is based in Baltimore, MD. RK&K offers hybrid work. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour, with final compensation based on experience, skill, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction drawings and basic technical documents, and apply drafting/CADD techniques to project tasks.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to individuals and groups.
Ability to visit project sites, traverse uneven terrain, and follow company and governing safety guidelines and PPE protocols.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education, an associate degree, or college-level technical training.
Experience in the utility engineering or construction industry.
2+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation CADD platforms.
Basic understanding of geometry and trigonometry.
Detail-oriented approach and ability to follow QA/QC procedures.
Pipeline construction drawing experience.
Understanding of GIS mapping software such as ESRI, ArcGIS, or GE Smallworld.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience using collaborative virtual applications such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Zoom.

Responsibilities

Develop technically accurate, deliverable computer-generated drawings from direction and engineering sketches; prepare contract drawings and color renderings; and follow company and client CADD standards and procedures.
Identify and verify existing overhead and underground utilities by reviewing field, map, and survey data to support plats, utility relocation plans, and designs using CADD technology.
Support project research, agency requirements, easement validation, permit package development, drawing preparation, CADD file organization, drafts, design plans, and details.
Use computer-aided drafting software to develop layouts, drawings, and designs that meet engineering specifications.
Support engineers and designers across disciplines through tasks such as proposal drawings, redlines, and sketches.
Read and understand construction drawings.
Review engineering drawings, analyze designs, and retrieve information to complete drawings, layouts, or designs.
Complete field reconnaissance for different projects.
Self-check work before review to minimize errors and participate in peer and QA/QC reviews.
Communicate clearly with internal project teams, stakeholders, and customers about project requirements and timelines.