Senior Project Engineer, Alternative Delivery

RK&K is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of Transportation Projects throughout the firm. In this role, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers on projects of all delivery types, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3, and other Alternative Delivery Transportation projects. You’ll assist in preparing roadway design plans using Open Roads Designer (ORD) and contribute to technical reports, modeling, and plan production tasks.

* Fully remote candidates will be considered for this role. Travel will be necessary as required by the project.

Essential Functions

• Lead or support technical design on a wide range of alternative delivery transportation projects (e.g., highways, interchanges, tollways, transit corridors).

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.

• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Develop and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and design reports using Open Roads Designer (ORD).

• Participate in proposal development, design-build pursuits, and technical presentations.

• Mentor junior engineers and support career development within the project team.

• Ensure quality control and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.

• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging alternative delivery methods.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Eight years of experience in transportation infrastructure design.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of VA or the ability to obtain within 6 months

• Proficient in Open Roads Designer (ORD) for roadway design and modeling.

• Demonstrated experience on Design-Build, P3, CM/GC, or similar alternative delivery projects.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with dispersed teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working directly with contractors on design-build teams.

• Familiarity with DOT standards and procedures (experience with multiple state DOTs is a plus).

• Prior experience leading technical task teams or managing portions of large projects.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

• Matching 401(k) plan

• Paid Holidays

• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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