Join Our Team
We are looking to add a Geotechnical Project Engineer to our Virginia team. Join us in supporting diverse transportation, transit, and environmental projects such as highway and rail bridges, buildings, retaining walls, slopes, pavements, ground treatment of soft soils and subgrades, and utilities. Ideal candidates possess VDOT and Virginia municipal experience, proactive problem-solving skills, a solid grasp of geotechnical principles, and hands-on expertise in geotechnical/pavement design and field operations. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, helping to prepare plans and reports for various geotechnical and pavement projects, supervising field investigations, performing design computations, and writing reports and offering recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to partner with an industry leader, fostering unparalleled growth and career advancement.
Essential Function
- Assist our geotechnical/pavement design and engineering group throughout Virginia with development and delivery of geotechnical assignments
- Assist with client relations to secure future clients and workload
- Foster innovative design concepts related to Geotechnical Engineering to enhance project efficiency
- Serve as Project Engineer on a variety of geotechnical related projects
- Prepare task proposals
- Develop and oversee subsurface exploration programs
- Prepare design calculations and geotechnical engineering reports
- Aid in producing construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Serve as a liaison between clients and firm
Required Skills and Experience
- Passion for client service and engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 5 to 10 years of Geotechnical Design Experience (VDOT experience preferred)
- Knowledge of VDOT Geotechnical and Pavement MOI’s and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification
- Understanding of the following software: Microsoft Office, gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, Slide, Settle 3, Slope/w, AASHTOWare Pavement ME, GRLWEAP
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering preferred
- Professional Engineer License is preferred, Virginia preferred, ability to obtain VA PE required within 6-months
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
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- 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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