Transportation Project Engineer

Rk&K•Louisville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is hiring motivated Transportation Engineers in Kentucky and Indiana who want to provide better transportation for our local communities! As a Transportation Engineer at RK&K, you will join our multimodal Transportation Design team and provide creative input and leadership for projects with a wide variety of state, county and municipal public works and transportation agencies. You will collaborate with coworkers, peers, clients, agency leaders and community representatives to develop transportation improvements that serve a diverse range of users and travel modes, enhance safety and make communities better places to live. Our team-oriented environment is supported by subject matter experts and experienced mentors that will help you grow and achieve your career goals! Essential Functions

Requirements

4-8 years of experience in civil and/or transportation/highway engineering
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
Proficiency in MicroStation V8i, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, InRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D
Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or the ability to secure within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience in civil and/or transportation/highway engineering
In-depth understanding of transportation planning reports, contract documents, Highway Design Standards and MDOT, AASHTO and other local highway design manuals and guidelines
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Capable of leading transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of engineering tasks for new roadways, roadway widening, streetscapes, complete streets, trails, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, transit, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts and the development of concepts, studies, contract plans, cost estimates and specifications
Collaborate and lead a project team to develop complete, accurate and cost-effective design recommendations that enhance function, safety, multimodal travel and community need
Apply applicable federal, state and local guidelines and standards
Lead design projects to ensure high quality deliverables are completed within budget and on schedule
Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, communities, government agencies, and project staff
Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse and energetic multi-disciplined project team