Project Engineer - Utilities

Position Overview

The RK&K Utilities Group is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Project Engineer to join a strong team of designers and engineers. In this role you will work on a diverse range of utility projects across Delaware, DC, Maryland, and Virginia—focusing on utility design, coordination, improvement, and relocation to support transportation and infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for utility improvement and relocation projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to infrastructure systems.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and related contract documents.
• Participate in community project outreach with a focus on utilities.
• Perform utility record research and field investigations as required.
• Develop detailed utility engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review private utility owner policies and procedures.
• Support construction administration including submittal reviews, contract interpretations, requests for information, shop drawing reviews, correspondence, change requests, and change orders.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients, utility owners, and project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Organize and coordinate subsurface utility engineering tasks with subcontractors to obtain record documents and evaluate test pit/hole reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years of progressive project experience in the study, design, and construction administration of utility improvements, relocation, and coordination.
• A self-starter who is versatile and eager to work on a variety of projects within the Utility Design Group.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong organization and documentation presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for plan reviews, QA/QC processes, and project collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with CADD platforms including MicroStation/Inroad and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer or Revit applications.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive Compensation packages commensurate with experience, including a Salary Range: $46.08 - $50.07.
• Comprehensive Benefits including paid time off, hybrid work (home and office), tuition reimbursement, and a full suite of insurances (health, dental, vision, life, and disability).
• Matching 401(k) plan and paid holidays.
• And much, much more!