Senior Project Engineer, Transportation

RK&K • Blacksburg, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join our skilled and dynamic highway
design team in the Roanoke/Blacksburg, VA area. As a Project Engineer at RK&K,
you will use your knowledge and expertise as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to
plan, design, and lead transportation projects for VDOT as well as other public
and private sector clients as well as mentoring Junior Engineers. The ideal
candidate will possess a strong background in roadway and trail/sidewalk design,
with a proven track record of utilizing industry-standard software such as
OpenRoads Designer and Civil 3D. As a Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will
play a pivotal role in shaping the transportation infrastructure that connects
our communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in civil engineering
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in highway and roadway design, with a significant focus on DOT or municipal projects
• Proficiency in one or more of the following - MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoad Designer, Civil 3D, and other relevant design software
• Strong understanding of highway design standards, regulations, and guidelines including: MUTCD, VDOT, AASHTO
• Proven experience leading tasks for complex transportation projects and working collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality design documents
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members

Nice To Haves

• Planning and schematics experience
• Previous experience with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local municipalities

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design, analysis, and development of highway and roadway projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations
• Review and certify engineering plans, models, and documents to meet quality control goals and standards of care
• Strong understanding of multi-modal transportation design standards, current software, and other transportation design manuals, trends, and guidelines
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and project managers, to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for complex transportation projects
• Participate in the preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, and design calculations to support project proposals and submissions
• Lead the coordination and communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and approvals are obtained
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers, fostering their professional growth and development
• Perform quality control reviews of design documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project objectives
• Actively stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in highway design to enhance the team's capabilities and project outcomes

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

What This Job Offers

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