About the Role
Serve as a technical lead in the design and analysis of complex transportation structures, delivering high-quality bridge design solutions for state DOTs and local municipal clients.
Responsibilities
- Apply structural engineering principles to lead the design of bridge structures that meet project objectives, client expectations, and regulatory standards.
- Perform and review complex structural analyses using industry-standard software.
- Oversee and develop detailed design drawings, technical calculations, and construction documents with rigorous attention to accuracy and constructability.
- Manage or significantly contribute to multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring successful execution of bridge and structural projects from inception through completion.
- Assist with leading coordination efforts with contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to maintain schedules, budgets, and high-quality outcomes.
- Ensure strict compliance with QA/QC procedures, including thorough review of design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Serve as a technical resource for resolving design challenges, providing innovative and efficient solutions aligned with client needs.
- Engage directly with clients as needed to build strong relationships, communicate project progress, and identify opportunities for added value.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering with a strong focus on bridge design and transportation-related structures.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on Structures.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Experience applying industry standards such as AASHTO, LRFD, and state DOT design manuals.
- Proven ability to perform and oversee QA/QC procedures on complex structural designs.
- Experience working with state DOTs, municipalities, and county agencies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team‑coordination skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Experience with both new and rehabilitated bridges, retaining walls, noise walls, culverts, and other transportation structures.
- Experience leading or actively participating in contractor/design team coordination during project execution, including design‑build or CM/GC environments.
Skills
- MicroStation
- Leap Bridge Concrete
- AASHTOWare BrR
- Open Bridge Designer
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team coordination
Location
- Remote
- Office locations
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- RK&K is 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.
- RK&K has an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years.
- 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.
