Project Engineer I, Geotech
About The Position
At RK&K, we are hiring a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our South Carolina Team. If you are a Geotechnical Engineer with a desire to establish your career and develop your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment, free of the need to satisfy burdensome corporate metrics, then we want to talk to you. RK&K is a civil engineering firm offering qualified candidates the opportunity to partner with an industry leader while experiencing unparalleled growth and career development. As a Geotechnical Project Engineer at RK&K you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines to prepare plans and reports related to a variety of geotechnical projects for variety of clients in the transportation and municipal sectors; you will supervise field investigations and develop and review design computations; and prepare of geotechnical recommendations, contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates. Open to relocation within South Carolina
Requirements
- Passion for client service and engineering
- 5+ years of Geotechnical Design Experience
- Knowledge of SCDOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM) and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification
- Understanding of the following: gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, and GRLWEAP
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Knowledge of Microstation
- South Carolina Professional Engineer License
- BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
Nice To Haves
- MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
- 10+ years of Geotechnical Design Experience
- SCDOT experience
Responsibilities
- Aid in the development geotechnical portion of proposals and subsurface exploration programs
- Supervision of subsurface exploration programs
- Preparation of Geotechnical Information Reports, Bridge Geotechnical Engineering Reports, Roadway Geotechnical Engineering Reports, and Seismic Response Analysis Reports
- Develop geotechnical analyses and calculations using approved software
- Review of Post-bid construction plans
- Prepare foundations recommendations for other structures (as required)
- Innovative design concepts related to Geotechnical Engineering to enhance project efficiency
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
