RK&K is currently hiring Transportation Engineers to our team in Columbia, South Carolina. As a Highway/Roadway Engineer with RK&K, your responsibilities will include design and analysis of transportation facilities. Projects will include, but not be limited to new roadways, widenings, resurfacings, and multimodal improvements.
Essential Function
- Design and analysis of horizontal and vertical alignments
- Prepare plan, profile, cross section, and detail sheets
- Design temporary traffic control plans
- Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates
- Support preparation of design documentation
- Support preparation of specifications packages
- Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges
Required Skills and Experience
- Zero (0) to Two (2) years of experience in roadway design
- Working knowledge of basic roadway design principals
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Roadway widening or new alignment design
- Innovative intersection design
- Sidewalk or shared use path design
Other Duties
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). 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
- 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
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Zero to two years of roadway design experience
- Working knowledge of basic roadway design principles
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Experience with roadway widening or new alignment design
- Experience with innovative intersection design
- Experience with sidewalk or shared-use path design
RK&K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RK&K and has not been reviewed or approved by RK&K.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an employer match that increases with tenure is consistently emphasized, strengthening long-term savings potential. This escalating match is highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage is offered, alongside employer HSA contributions during the first three years of enrollment. Wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program further support overall health needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available, with the current benefits page indicating two weeks of fully paid leave for full-time parents. Broader family-oriented offerings are noted within the program.
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