Project Engineer, Geotech

RK&K•Columbia, SC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join its South Carolina team. The role offers the opportunity to work across disciplines on geotechnical projects for transportation and municipal clients. The engineer will prepare plans and reports, supervise field investigations, develop and review design computations, and prepare geotechnical recommendations, contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
5 to 10 years of geotechnical design experience.
South Carolina Professional Engineer license.
Knowledge of the SCDOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM) and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification.
Understanding of gINT, BoreDM, LPile, APile, MSEW, Settle, Slide, and GRLWEAP.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of MicroStation.
Passion for client service and engineering.

Nice To Haves

Master's or advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
SCDOT experience.

Responsibilities

Aid in developing the geotechnical portions of proposals and subsurface exploration programs.
Supervise subsurface exploration programs.
Prepare Geotechnical Subsurface Data Reports, Bridge Geotechnical Engineering Reports, Roadway Geotechnical Engineering Reports, and Seismic Response Analysis Reports.
Develop geotechnical analyses and calculations using approved software.
Review post-bid construction plans and submittals.
Prepare foundation recommendations for other structures as required.
Develop innovative geotechnical engineering design concepts to enhance project efficiency.