Engineer I - Highways

RK&K • Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Transportation Engineer for its Tennessee Roadway team. The Highway/Roadway Engineer designs and analyzes transportation facilities, including new roadways, widenings, resurfacings, and multimodal improvements. The role supports the preparation of design documentation and specifications and collaborates with other disciplines to develop solutions to design challenges.

The job description outlines the general nature and level of work and does not include every possible activity or duty. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience in roadway design.
• Working knowledge of basic roadway design principles.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Engineering Intern (E.I.) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain one within six months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with roadway widening or new alignment design.
• Experience with innovative intersection design.
• Experience with sidewalk or shared-use path design.
• Previous internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Prepare plan, profile, cross-section, and detail sheets.
• Design temporary traffic control plans.
• Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates.
• Support preparation of design documentation.
• Support preparation of specifications packages.
• Work with other disciplines on solutions to design challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
• Career development.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level