Highway Project Engineer

Construction Co, Inc. is hiring motivated Highway Design Engineers in Austin, Texas who want to enhance transportation mobility and safety for our local communities! As a Project Engineer at RK&K, you will join our multimodal Transportation Design team and provide creative input and leadership for projects with a wide variety of state, county and municipal public works and transportation agencies. You will collaborate with coworkers, peers, clients, agency leaders and community representatives to develop transportation improvements that serve a diverse range of users and travel modes, enhance safety and make communities better places to live. Our team-oriented environment is supported by subject matter experts and experienced mentors that will help you grow and achieve your career goals! Essential Functions Perform a wide variety of engineering tasks for new roadways, roadway widening, streetscapes, complete streets, trails, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, transit, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts and the development of concepts, studies, contract plans, cost estimates and specifications Collaborate and lead a project team to develop complete, accurate and cost-effective design recommendations that enhance function, safety, multimodal travel and community need Apply applicable federal, state (TxDOT) and local guidelines and standards Lead design projects to ensure high quality deliverables are completed within budget and on schedule Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, communities, government agencies, and project staff Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse and energetic multi-disciplined project team Required Skills and Experience 8-10 years of experience in civil and/or transportation/highway engineering BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program Proficiency in MicroStation V8i, GEOPAK/OpenRoads, InRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D Professional Engineering Registration (PE) in Texas or the ability to secure within 6 months of hire Preferred Skills and Experience In-depth understanding of transportation planning reports, contract documents, Highway Design Standards and TxDOT, AASHTO and other local highway design manuals and guidelines Proficiency with MS Word and Excel Capable of leading transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment Strong written and oral communication skills Other Duties This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.