Project Engineer - Traffic

RK&K • Scott Township, PA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Traffic Project Engineer to support transportation projects for state and local agencies. The role provides opportunities to work across traffic design, operations, safety, traffic studies, traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The engineer collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop solutions that improve safety, mobility, and transportation system performance.

The position includes performing traffic engineering analysis and design; preparing plans, reports, calculations, studies, and other documentation; analyzing traffic operations, safety, and transportation data; and supporting the planning and design of traffic control and ITS elements. The engineer coordinates with clients, agencies, project teams, and other stakeholders, and supports projects involving highway, bus, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities in urban, suburban, and rural environments. The role also includes maintenance-of-traffic and work-zone plan development and review, quality control, and keeping current with traffic engineering practices and standards.

RK&K describes itself as a full-service engineering and construction management firm with a collaborative culture. The company offers career advancement and professional growth, a compensation package commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Four or more years of progressive experience in traffic engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Experience with traffic engineering analysis and/or design, including areas such as traffic operations, traffic studies, traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway safety, temporary traffic control, ITS, or multimodal transportation.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, standards, and regulations, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Familiarity with state and local traffic engineering standards and design requirements.
• Experience with applicable traffic engineering and design software and tools such as MicroStation, Synchro/SimTraffic, GuideSIGN, AGi32, or similar programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to use data and engineering judgment to develop recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience supporting state DOT and/or local agency projects.
• Experience with traffic operations analysis, traffic safety studies, multimodal transportation, ITS, or transportation planning.
• Experience coordinating engineering tasks and working with multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic engineering analysis and design for transportation projects, including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, intersection and roadway improvements, and traffic studies.
• Prepare engineering plans, technical reports, calculations, studies, and other project documentation.
• Analyze traffic operations, safety, and transportation data to identify improvements and support engineering recommendations.
• Support the planning and design of traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Assist with developing traffic engineering strategies and solutions to improve transportation safety, mobility, and operations.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, multidisciplinary project teams, and other stakeholders throughout project development.
• Support projects involving highway, bus, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities in urban, suburban, and rural environments.
• Develop and review maintenance-of-traffic and work-zone traffic control plans, considering workers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users.
• Assist with technical reports, studies, presentations, and project recommendations for clients and public stakeholders.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable design standards.
• Stay current with advancements in traffic engineering practices, technology, design standards, and industry trends.

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.
• Compensation packages commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

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