RK&K is currently hiring an experienced Senior Structures Engineer to join our team in Florida. As a member of our Structures team at RK&K, you will focus on leading a variety of dynamic structural pursuits and projects related to transportation. You should have state (Florida/FDOT) and municipal experience, be highly proactive, able to develop creative technical solutions, have a strong understanding of structural operations, and hands-on experience with bridge design and field operations.
Essential Function
- Serve as a hands-on, project-based Structures Engineer for Florida Transportation Alternative Delivery projects providing structures design leadership, technical expertise, and structures design production and oversight. While the focus is on Alternative Delivery, you will also participate in non-alternative delivery projects.
- Provide active coordination with other engineering disciplines across multiple offices in a team environment.
- Promote the development and professional growth of RK&K's Florida structures staff, particularly with respect to design-build.
- Provide Senior level structural expertise on alternative delivery project aspects associated with conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, and preparation of contract documents for construction followed by construction administration with respect to the structural aspects of the project.
- Produce construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations, and approval of plans.
- Serve as liaison between client and firm.
- QA/QC for completeness and accuracy of design work.
- Provide engineering judgment and initiative within the Structural Engineering field.
- Train and mentor entry-level and junior-level structural engineers.
Required Skills and Experience
- 7 years of progressive transportation engineering experience in Structural Design.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida required.
- Familiarity with applying industry standards including FDOT Standards, AASHTO LRFD, etc.
- Design Build or Alternative Delivery Experience as Key Staff for Structures Designer on contractor-led teams.
- Ability to adhere to strict QA/QC requirements.
- Multi-tasking, Innovative/Creative thinker and problem solver in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Previous experience working with FDOT, local municipalities, and counties.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience as Structures Engineer on contractor-led teams for Florida Design Build Transportation projects (FDOT, FTE, CFX, etc.), including Engineer of Record for Structural Discipline.
- Wide variety of structural design experience including new and rehabilitated bridges, retaining walls, and miscellaneous other structures on a variety of types of crossings (roadway, water, interchange, etc.).
- Ability to assist RK&K with qualifying for FDOT qualification Major Bridge Design - Concrete, specifically, the design of spliced prestressed I-Girders and/or Cast-in-Place, Post-Tensioned Girders.
- Experience coordinating or participating with the Design Team and Contractor during Alternative Delivery pursuits and project execution.
- Experience assisting Preparation of Design-Build Statement of Qualifications, Technical Proposal, and Price Proposals including developing quantities.
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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