Senior Technical Advisor, Transportation

At RK&K, we are hiring a Sr. Technical Advisor with the vision, experience, and drive to lead the technical aspects of our transportation projects. This position will be based in our Fairfax, VA office, and the candidate may work with other offices of the company. As a Sr. Technical Advisor at RK&K, you will partner with our expert engineers, planners, designers, and support staff to deliver world class engineering solutions to state, federal and local government customers.

At RK&K we recognize that the delivery of quality designs and our responsiveness to our clients and staff takes a dedicated team that can handle both the technical and administrative aspects of every project. As a result, we offer separate and equally rewarding career paths for both traditional project management and technical project management. Our technical managers are primarily responsible for the technical design aspects of our projects. Working alongside our project managers, our technical managers work with design engineers to produce innovative, complete designs of the highest quality. These technical leaders have a thorough understanding of national, state and local design requirements and have a passion for mentoring design staff.

This position will be part time (20-30 hours per week).

Essential Functions

• Lead and contribute design expertise on transportation planning and design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Lead and mentor engineering and technician staff on transportation planning and/or design tasks.
• Incorporate the latest technology and innovation into projects.
• Engage in quality management process for deliverables.
• Interfaces with client's and/or teaming partners technical managers
• Advise and support teams in the preparation construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Understand AASHTO and FHWA design standards and other design manuals and guidelines including the VDOT Plan Development Process

Required Skills and Experience

• Twenty (20) years or more of experience in transportation/roadway engineering supporting Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and/or local municipalities.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Eagerness and passion for leading complex highway design projects and creating lasting technical solutions.
• Expertise in Microstation / Geopak / InRoads/ Open Roads and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to teach and mentor design staff on the technical aspects of roadway design projects.
• Virginia Professional Engineering Registration (PE).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Virginia Department of Transportation or local county/city agency experience
• Experience with FTA funding and project development requirements.
• Expertise in Microstation / Geopak / Open Roads and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Alternative project delivery experience is a plus.

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

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
• 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 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.