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RK&K is hiring an expert in Rail/Transit design and civil engineering to join our team in the Mid-Atlantic region. As a Manager of Rail/Transit at RK&K, you will leverage your experience in developing, designing and managing Rail/Transit related programs and teams to build upon the years of excellence and quality service RK&K has become recognized for over the last 97 years. This position requires an active P.E. in one or more of the following States: MD, VA, DC or PA.

In this Doer/Seller role, you will be responsible for managing existing clients, cultivating new client relationships, leading project teams composed of technical staff from throughout the firm, and delivering project solutions in your technical discipline.

Essential Functions

• Provide expert level engineering expertise within Rail and Transit discipline on projects ranging from conceptual and feasibility studies, to detailed designs, and preparation of construction specifications and contract documents

• Negotiate, manage, and execute a variety of Rail and Transit Engineering and Design projects including development and adherence to scopes of work, schedules, and budgets

• Be fully engaged in solving complex problems related to transportation and infrastructure related to rail and transit programs

• Represent RK&K in front of existing and potential clients in DC and Virginia on all aspects of Rail and Transit Engineering and Design related projects

• Routinely interact with clients and teaming partners to strategically create, pursue, and win project opportunities

• Hire and mentor staff by training employees, establishing personal growth opportunities and conducting performance evaluations

• Provide quality control on projects within your specific technical discipline

Required (Must Have) Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Virginia, Maryland or Washington D.C.

• Fifteen (15)+ years of increasingly responsible project experience in the study, design, and construction administration and inspection of rail and transit designs, construction and related infrastructure

• Five (5)+ recent years of experience with progressive responsibilities in business development in the Public, Federal and Local market segments – recent portfolios supporting DRPT, Amtrak, CSX and similar

• Capacity to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually, including strong technical and proposal writing skills

• Ability to think creatively, resolve abstract problems, motivate others, work collaboratively, and be self-directed

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Business Administration or similar

• Project Management (PMP) certification

• Engagement in professional engineering societies, including routine attendance at local meetings with high levels of client participation

• Expertise using engineering applications such as MicroStation, ProjectWise, Geopak, AutoCAD and others.

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.

Learn More/Apply: https://www.rkk.com/careers

Who is RK&K?
With 25 offices from Pennsylvania to Florida and ranked 62nd on ENR's 2020 listing of the Top 500 Design Firms, our design and construction management firm specializes in transportation, environmental and energy projects. Our success is based on our ability to deliver what our clients want using sound, technical solutions to achieve the best possible outcome on a project. Expressed in our ability to treat every one of our 1,400 employees as a professional, RK&K has received extensive recognition for its exceptional and unique workplace culture.

We proudly offer an attractive salary package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances as well as a 401-k plan with company matching.

Drug-Free Workplace
“RK&K maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees of RK&K are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana”

EEO Statement
RK&K ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information, require special assistance for persons with disabilities, or limited English proficiency, you may contact Human Resources at (410) 728-2900.