Transportation Engineer

RK&K is hiring a Transportation Engineer to join our team in Seattle. As a Transportation 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 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
• 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
• Utilize traffic analysis/simulation tools to perform traffic modeling and simulations

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Zero (0) + years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• 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 or ability to obtain within 6 months

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Two (2) + years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• Internship experience focused in transportation design/analysis preferred
• Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic and VISSIM (or simulation analysis software)
• Experience with Microstation, Openroads, and other design software
• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)

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
• 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.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!

Salary Range: 38.50 - 48.00/hr

RK&K IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - RK&K ensures non-discrimination 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 special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website www.varelay.org. If you need more information on special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual with our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at: 410-728-2900