Engineer I - Rail/Transit

RK&K • Baltimore, MD

8d • $38 - $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K has an opportunity for an Engineer I to join our Rail/Transit team in
Baltimore, MD. This is a great opportunity to support various engineering
projects from rapid transit, rail design, road/highway facilities and much more.
 Our Transportation team consists of some of the best/brightest engineers in the
industry. As an Engineer I at RK&K you will have the opportunity to collaborate
across multi-disciplinary teams and work in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited institution
• Zero to 3 years of experience in rail and/or transit design
• Working knowledge of MicroStation V8i, OpenRoads/Geopak/InRoads
• Registered Engineer Intern (E.I.) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous Intern experience in Rail/Transit
• Master’s in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited institution
• Floodplain and bridge hydraulic analysis
• Regional watershed modeling

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for Class I railroad, streetcar, light rail, heavy rail, and bus projects
• Design rail/transit alignment plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and site plans
• Perform field investigations to collect data including field measurements, photographs, sketches, verifying surveys, and identifying changes
• Prepare design computations and quantity calculations
• Research unit costs and prepare cost estimates
• Collaborate with other disciplines such as survey, drainage, traffic, structural, and geotechnical engineering to complete preliminary and final design documents
• Inspect rail assets, including track, ballast, duct banks, drainage, and grade crossings; prepare condition assessments; and design repairs
• Design or prepare concept rail/transit plans and alternatives analysis for new transportation systems or modifications to existing systems
• Perform feasibility studies
• Coordinate with third party stakeholders such as utility companies and permitting agencies
• Prepare materials for and assisting with public outreach efforts
• Interface with Construction Management department to assist in communications, documentation, and record keeping of under-construction projects

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much Much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees