RK&K is hiring an experienced Utilities Project Engineer to lead a variety of natural gas projects that may include design, preparation of construction documents, project coordination, and construction management. As a Senior Utilities Project Engineer, you will get the opportunity to fully engage in solving complex problems, provide technical evaluation, and evaluate the costs and benefits of alternative solutions. Some local travel required. Hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 remote). 

Basic Responsibilities:

• Develop technically accurate, clean, and deliverable designs 
• Write specifications, review submittals, coordinate project submissions, and communicate with clients
• Responsible Charge- coordinate the preparation of multi-discipline drawing sets as required for assigned projects, including coordination with technical, administrative, and other design staff
• Promote, utilize, and support quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors & omissions
• Research and understand regulatory compliance AND client requirements for assigned projects
• Assist project managers with design calculations, analysis, specification review, and cost estimates for project proposals 
• Join internal and client meetings, presentations, and approval of plans
• Work directly with the owner, designer, project managers, and contractors on projects while expanding your capabilities

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in the natural gas and pipeline industry (Position within career ladder will take total experience into consideration) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license (preferably Maryland, D.C., or VA) 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation preferred
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks
• Proficiency in communicating technical information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) 

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Professional Engineering license (MD, DC, PA, VA preferred)
• Natural gas distribution and/or transmission design   
• Knowledge of CFR Part 192 regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of conventional construction methods and trenchless technologies
• Natural gas facilities design (e.g. district regulator stations, gate stations, inline inspection facilities)

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel as assigned either locally or extended distances; can be one or more nights away from home

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. 

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health , dental , vision , life and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much Much more!