RK&K is hiring a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our South Carolina Team. If you are a Geotechnical Engineer with a desire to establish your career and develop your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment, free of the need to satisfy burdensome corporate metrics, then we want to talk to you. RK&K is a civil engineering firm offering qualified candidates the opportunity to partner with an industry leader while experiencing unparalleled growth and career development.

As a Geotechnical Project Engineer at RK&K you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines to prepare plans and reports related to a variety of geotechnical projects for variety of clients in the transportation and municipal sectors; you will supervise field investigations and develop and review design computations; and prepare of geotechnical recommendations, contract plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Aid in the development geotechnical portion of proposals and subsurface exploration programs
• Supervision of subsurface exploration programs
• Preparation of Geotechnical Information Reports, Bridge Geotechnical Engineering Reports, Roadway Geotechnical Engineering Reports, and Seismic Response Analysis Reports
• Develop geotechnical analyses and calculations using approved software
• Review of Post-bid construction plans
• Prepare foundations recommendations for other structures (as required)
• Innovative design concepts related to Geotechnical Engineering to enhance project efficiency

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Passion for client service and engineering
• 5 to 10 years of Geotechnical Design Experience
• Knowledge of SCDOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM) and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification
• Understanding of the following: gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, and GRLWEAP
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of Microstation
• South Carolina Professional Engineer License
• BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:

• MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• SCDOT experience

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.

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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