Rk&K
Multidiscipline planning, engineering, environmental and construction management firm delivering creative solutions.
7 hours ago
$38 - $42
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
design plans
cost estimating
field investigation
asset inspection
feasibility study
stakeholder coordination
The Engineer I will collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams to handle design, field investigations, cost estimating, asset inspection, feasibility studies, and coordination with construction management. Responsibilities also include public outreach support and liaison with utilities and permitting agencies.
- Prepare contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for Class I railroad, streetcar, light rail, heavy rail, and bus projects.
- Design rail/transit alignment plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and site plans.
- Perform field investigations to collect data, including measurements, photographs, sketches, verify surveys, and note changes.
- Prepare design computations and quantity calculations.
- Research unit costs and prepare cost estimates.
- Collaborate with survey, drainage, traffic, structural, and geotechnical disciplines to complete design documents.
- Inspect rail assets (track, ballast, duct banks, drainage, grade crossings), prepare condition assessments, and design repairs.
- Design or prepare concept rail/transit plans and alternatives analysis for new or modified systems.
- Perform feasibility studies.
- Coordinate with third‑party stakeholders such as utility companies and permitting agencies.
- Prepare materials and assist with public outreach efforts.
- Interface with Construction Management to support communication, documentation, and record‑keeping of projects under construction.
Requirements
bs civil
0-3yrs
microstation
openroads
engineer intern
floodplain
Required qualifications are a BS in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited institution, 0‑3 years of rail or transit design experience, proficiency in MicroStation V8i and OpenRoads/Geopak/InRoads, and Engineer Intern (E.I.) registration or the ability to obtain it within six months. Preferred qualifications include prior rail/transit internship experience, a Master’s degree, and skills in floodplain and bridge hydraulic analysis and regional watershed modeling.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an ABET‑accredited institution.
- 0–3 years of experience in rail and/or transit design.
- Working knowledge of MicroStation V8i, OpenRoads/Geopak/InRoads.
- Registered Engineer Intern (E.I.) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Previous intern experience in Rail/Transit.
- Master’s in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET‑accredited institution.
- Floodplain and bridge hydraulic analysis.
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $38‑$42.50 per hour, strong career advancement potential, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, hybrid work options, tuition reimbursement, health and insurance coverage, parental leave, wellness programs, career development, a matching 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Hybrid work (home and office).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
- Career development opportunities.
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Paid holidays.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded 1923
Year of Origin
The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.
Revenue $308M
Annual Revenue
Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.
ENR Top 100
U.S. Design Ranking
Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.
- Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
- Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
- Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
- Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
- Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
- Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Culture + Values
- low key, low ego.
- we sweat the small stuff.
- teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
- our people are our greatest asset.
- agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
- creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
- we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.
Environment + Sustainability
2023
First Annual Sustainability Report
Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.
- Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
- Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
- Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
- Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
- Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
- “Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.
Inclusion & Diversity
135+ Members
Women’s Leadership Forum
Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.
35+ Sessions
Professional Development
The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.
4.0/5 Rating
Glassdoor D&I Score
The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.
- Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
- DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
- Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.