Project Engineer - Utilities
About The Position
The RK&K Utilities Group is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Project Engineer to join a strong team of designers and engineers working on a diverse range of utility-related projects, including small, medium, large, and mega projects throughout Delaware, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Utility Project Delivery Leader on utility design and coordination efforts for various transportation and infrastructure projects. You will also work with other interoffice civil engineering disciplines and utility team members to execute work involving utility engineering principles. Your responsibilities will include assisting with planning, design, and construction efforts focused on utility improvement, relocation, and coordination. Candidates will participate in design facilitation and engage with utility owners to develop transportation improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and site utility elements for building development. Specific tasks may involve relocation design, stakeholder coordination, subsurface utility engineering evaluation, electric and telecommunication coordination (overhead and underground), and design for municipal water, sewer, and conduit facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field
- Four (4) or more years of progressive project experience in the study, design, and construction administration of utility improvements, relocation and coordination
- A self-starter, versatile, and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Utility Design Group
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills required
- Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for initiating plan reviews, QA/QC processes, and project team collaborations
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of fiber optics, natural gas, steam, chilled water system design practices are a plus but not required
- Proficiency with CADD platforms that include Micro Station/ Inroad and AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer or Revit applications is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for utility design improvement and relocation projects
- Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to infrastructure systems
- Preparation and review of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
- Participate in community project outreach with a focus on utilities
- Perform utility record document research and utility field investigations when required
- Prepare detailed utility engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Review private utility owner policies and procedures
- Construction administration and engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, shop drawing reviews, correspondence, change requests, and change orders) when required
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients, utility owners, project teams including other disciplines, such as architects, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical designers, cost estimators, GIS technicians, and other utility design professionals
- Organize and coordinate a subsurface utility engineering task with subcontractors to obtain record utility documents, review utility designation results and evaluate test pit/test hole reports
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
