Rk&K
Multidiscipline planning, engineering, environmental and construction management firm delivering creative solutions.
Lead traffic design projects, manage teams, client relations, and delivery.
16 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Columbia, SC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Transportation
Environmental Services
Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Facilities
Corrosion Protection
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Utility Coordination
Site Development
Master Planning
Urban Design
Role
Description
technical proposals
traffic design
client liaison
team supervision
budget management
ps&e preparation
- Lead and contribute to technical proposals, scopes, and fee estimates for traffic and transportation design opportunities.
- Coordinate with other disciplines and stakeholders to support integrated transportation solutions.
- Manage and deliver traffic engineering projects, with an emphasis on traffic design (traffic control, signing, and pavement markings, etc.).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and collaboration.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support for career growth.
- Monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Lead the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with agency standards.
Requirements
pe license
autocad
microstation
civil engineering
15+ years
project management
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Proven track record of successful project management and client interaction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of SCDOT standards and guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Fifteen 15+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, with a strong focus on design.
- Proficient in design software and tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD or similar.
Benefits
- Career Development
- Paid parental leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
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.