Senior Traffic Engineer, Traffic Design
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer, Traffic Design with 8+ years of experience to join our growing transportation engineering team in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD), producing construction plans for both temporary and permanent traffic control devices. As a Senior Project Engineer at RK&K, you will use your knowledge and expertise as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to plan, design, and design projects for VDOT as well as other public and private sector clients as well as mentoring Junior Engineers. At RK&K, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the transportation infrastructure that connects our communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive traffic engineering design experience, including project and staff management
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Expert-level proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
- Comprehensive knowledge of traffic engineering policies, standards, and procedures
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational abilities with experience managing projects
- Strong ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent projects within scope, schedule, and budget
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local municipalities
- Experience working with North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida Departments of Transportation (and municipalities therein)
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development and quality control of traffic control device plans (traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, lighting systems, ITS systems, and maintenance of traffic plans) in compliance with various state standards
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams in the preparation of construction packages for transportation projects
- Coordinate directly with internal team leads (roadway, structures, drainage, etc.) and external agencies to ensure project integration and compliance.
- Perform quality control reviews of design documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project objectives
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers while providing technical leadership and oversight on project QA/QC procedures
- Actively participate in client engagement, project scoping, proposal development, and strategic planning for new traffic engineering opportunities
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
- Much, much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
