Traffic Design Engineer
RK&K is hiring a Traffic Engineer to join our highly successful transportation group in either our Virginia Beach, VA or Richmond, VA offices. As a Traffic Engineer with RK&K you will support public and private agencies on design and engineering programs throughout our portfolio. This role will support our efforts in the area of Temporary Traffic Control and Maintenance of Traffic for construction.
Essential Functions:
- Perform a variety of tasks, including traffic engineering design plans and preliminary engineering design
- Support projects for all modes of travel including highway, bus, rail, bicycle and pedestrian in urban, suburban and rural environments
- Complete studies and develop high quality traffic reports with limited direction and be able to clearly, professionally present that information to our clients on site and virtually
- Prepare documentation and design plans for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS)
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Zero (0) to Six (6) years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, if zero (0) years experience internship experience preferred
- Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
- Experience with Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and AASHTO guidelines
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of North Carolina
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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, company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances as well as a 401(k) plan with company matching.
About Us:
With 31 offices from Pennsylvania to Florida and ranked 61st on ENR’s 2021 listing of the Top 500 Design Firms, our design and construction management firm specializes in transportation, environmental and energy projects. Our success is based on our ability to deliver what our clients want using sound, technical solutions to achieve the best possible outcome on a project. Expressed in our ability to treat every one of our 1,400 employees as a professional, RK&K has received extensive recognition for its exceptional and unique workplace culture.
Drug-Free Workplace:
RK&K maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees of RK&K are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana.
EEO Statement:
RK&K ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information, or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, you may contact Human Resources at (410) 728-2900.