Engineer I - Highways

RK&K

Posted 6 days ago

Full Time

Charlotte, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

The engineer will perform design and analysis of transportation facilities, including new roadways, widenings, and resurfacings. Responsibilities also include preparing plan sheets, calculating quantities, and supporting the development of construction cost estimates and specifications.

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer I to join our Transportation team, with responsibilities including design and analysis of transportation facilities. Candidates should have 0-2 years of experience in roadway design and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. An E.I. license in NC, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Roadway design

Horizontal alignment

Vertical alignment

Traffic control plans

Cost estimation

Civil engineering

Construction documentation

Intersection design

Sidewalk design

Shared use path design

Job Description

RK&K is currently hiring a Transportation Engineer for our team in Charlotte, NC. As a Highway/Roadway Engineer with RK&K, your responsibilities will include design and analysis of transportation facilities. Projects will include, but not be limited to new roadways, widenings, resurfacings, and multimodal improvements. 
Essential Functions

  • Design and analysis of horizontal and vertical alignments
  • Prepare plan, profile, cross section, and detail sheets
  • Design temporary traffic control plans
  • Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates 
  • Support preparation of design documentation
  • Support preparation of specifications packages
  • Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges

Required Skills & Experience

  • Zero (0) to Two (2) years of experience in roadway design 
  • Working knowledge of basic roadway design principals
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Engineering Intern (E.I.) license in NC or ability to obtain within six (6) months 

Preferred Skills & Experience  

  • Roadway widening or new alignment design
  • Innovative intersection design
  • Sidewalk or shared use path design

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
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and employee resource groups
  • Career Development
  • 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.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!

RK&K

RK&K is a full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management/inspection firm serving a wide range of clients throughout the United States. Fueled by a talented and diversified staff of over 1,850 in strategically located offices, RK&K provides creative solutions to complex challenges that improve the quality of life in our communities. 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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