Geotechnical Project Engineer

We are looking to add a Geotechnical Project Engineer to our King of Prussia 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 PennDOT and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 (PennDOT experience preferred)
• Knowledge of PennDOT 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, Pennsylvania preferred, ability to obtain PA PE required within 6-months

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

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.

RK&K is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.