RK&K is seeking a motivated and creative Traffic Engineer with three (3) to five (5) years of experience to join our highly successful traffic group in our Wilmington, Delaware office. RK&K offers a flexible work environment, has consistently been ranked a "Best Place to Work" year after year, and we are proudly celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2023. Come join and design your career as part of RK&K's talented Traffic team!

As a Traffic Engineer with RK&K you will work alongside and collaborate closely with one of the largest, most talented groups of traffic engineers and transportation professionals in the industry. You will play a crucial role within our team, performing traffic analyses and developing traffic engineering designs to improve transportation systems throughout the region. Our projects focus on improving operations and safety for motorized and non-motorized modes of travel, providing healthy and livable communities, and implementing technology-based transportation improvements. Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, you will:

Responsibilities/Functions:

• Perform traffic engineering work on projects ranging from small scale studies and design for isolated intersections to complex solutions for urban arterial networks and major highway systems
• Perform traffic engineering tasks such as: transportation safety studies, transportation planning studies, and traffic operations analysis
• Complete traffic impact studies, including the development of traffic forecasts
• Prepare design plans for traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) including signal timing and phasing
• Use tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS and VISSIM to plan, visualize & analyze traffic-related projects
• Mentor younger traffic engineers in best practices and techniques
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Work closely as part of a team, collaborating effectively with teammates and clients

Requirements/Must Haves:

• At least three (3) years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills, including public speaking
• Experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual and AASHTO guidelines
• Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, and/or VISSIM
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

Educational Requirements and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with Traffic or Transportation focus
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam, OR have the ability to take and pass the FE exam within 6 months of employment

Preferred Skills:

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
• Master's degree in civil engineering or related field

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
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental , vision, life and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• 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.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!