Engineer - Traffic

RK&K is seeking a motivated and creative Traffic Engineer to join our highly successful traffic group in our Richmond, Virginia office. Come join and design your career as part of RK&K's talented Traffic team!

As a Traffic Engineer with RK&K you will work alongside and collaborate closely with one of the largest, most talented groups of traffic engineers and transportation professionals in the industry. You will play a crucial role within our team, performing traffic analyses and developing traffic engineering designs to improve transportation systems throughout the region, and will complete tasks both in the office and in the field as needed.

Our projects focus on improving operations and safety for motorized and non-motorized modes of travel, providing healthy and livable communities, and implementing technology-based transportation improvements. Under the supervision of a professional engineer, you will:

• Provide traffic engineering support for projects ranging from small scale studies and design for isolated intersections to complex solutions for Complete Streets corridor sand major highway systems.
• Prepare design plans for traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control/work zones, lighting, design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, toll systems, traffic calming,and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS).
• Perform field investigations, collect and compile traffic data, evaluate traffic safety and operational conditions for all road users,and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and design plans
• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam OR have the ability to take and pass the FE exam within 12 months of employment
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with Traffic or Transportation focus
• Proficient knowledge of
  
  Microsoft Office products(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
• Valid driver's license

• Classwork in traffic engineering
• Participation in professional societies (ITE, ASCE, ASHE, etc.)
• Prior internship experience in Traffic or Transportation Engineering
• Working knowledge of
  
  Micro
  
  Station/AutoCAD,GIS, GuideSIGN, Auto Turn, Synchro,Vissim, HCS
• Exposure to trafficengineering references (MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO guidelines)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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
• Student Loan Retirement Match Program
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Much, much more!

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.

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII 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 . 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 elay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to:
1) an individual within 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 .