Transportation Engineer I

RK&K is currently hiring an entry-level Transportation Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. As a Transportation Engineer with RK&K, your responsibilities will include transportation planning, traffic engineering, and the design and analysis of transportation facilities for our public and private clients throughout the firm. Projects will include, but not be limited to, corridor and planning studies, traffic operations and safety analyses, traffic signal design and timing, roadway widenings, and multimodal improvements. Essential Functions

• Perform traffic operations analyses for intersections, corridors, and interchanges using tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and VISSIM
• Develop traffic signal timing and phasing plans
• Collect and analyze traffic count, speed, and crash data, and support safety, traffic impact, and access management studies
• Support transportation planning work, including corridor studies, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, traffic forecasts, and Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) studies
• Support design and analysis of horizontal and vertical alignments, intersections, and multimodal facilities
• Prepare plan, profile, cross section, and detail sheets
• Prepare traffic signal, signing and pavement marking, and temporary traffic control plans
• Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates
• Support preparation of technical memoranda, reports, design documentation, and presentation materials
• Work with planners, engineers, and other disciplines on creative solutions to transportation challenges
• Participate in field reviews and client and public meetings, with occasional travel to project sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

Required Skills and Experience

• Zero (0) to Two (2) years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or roadway design
• Working knowledge of basic traffic engineering, transportation planning, and roadway design principles
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Coursework or experience in traffic operations, traffic safety, or transportation planning
• Experience with traffic analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, or VISSIM
• Familiarity with the Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual, MUTCD, and AASHTO Green Book
• Experience with GIS or data analysis tools such as Python or R
• Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Roadway widening or new alignment design
• Innovative intersection design
• Sidewalk, shared use path, or complete streets design
• Participation in professional societies such as ITE, ASCE, or WTS

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.

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