Project Engineer, Transportation

RK&K is seeking a motivated and creative Transportation Project Engineer with Four (4) to eight (8) years of experience to join our team in Seattle. RK&K's Traffic team serves clients in Traffic Design and Analysis through the RK&K portfolio. Our projects focus on improving operations and safety for motorized traffic and vulnerable road users, providing healthy and livable communities, and implementing technology-based transportation improvements.

As a Transportation Project Engineer with RK&K you will work alongside and collaborate closely with one of the largest, most talented groups of traffic engineers and transportation professionals in the industry. You will play a crucial role within our team, developing traffic engineering and ITS designs to improve transportation systems throughout the region.

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
• Develop components of traffic management strategies such as active transportation management, traffic signal systems, and AI based systems
• Prepare documentation and design plans for traffic control devices, including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and roadway and pedestrian lighting
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for development of construction documents
• Perform construction phase services such as shop drawing review, field meetings, and red line revisions
• Prepare technical reports and presentations

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Four (4) + years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
• Experience with MicroStation, GuideSIGN, AGI32, and Adobe Acrobat/BlueBeam
• Experience with Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and AASHTO guidelines
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Delaware or ability to obtain in six (6) months
• Writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Eight (8) + years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• Project management experience
• Experience working with WSDOT and local municipalities

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

• The RK&K compensation range for this position will vary based upon years of professional experience, education, certifications, skills and other compensable factors. The pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

In addition to our competitive compensation structure, RK&K also offers excellent potential for career advancement, professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Career Growth
• Wellness and Work/Life Perks

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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Salary Range: 48.00 - 53.00/hr