About this opportunity
RK&K lists this Project Engineer - Geotech opportunity in fairfax, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 Functions
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
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. 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
Paid time off
Hybrid work (home and office)
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Career development
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Much, much more!
Why RK&K?
As a full-service engineering, construction management and environmental firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities where 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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Worksite address
fairfax, VA, 22032, US
Who can apply
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