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Engineer I - Utilities

RK&K
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
8601 Six Forks Road, Forum 1 (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2025

RK&K is hiring a creative and motivated Civil Engineer with a focus on water distribution and sanitary sewer collection to join our Utility design team in Raleigh, NC. As an engineer with our utilities team, you will learn drafting, how to determine conflicts with water and sewer lines, and design/develop relocation plans for water and sanitary sewer facilities impacted by roadway projects throughout North Carolina.

Essential Functions:



  • Analyze existing water and sanitary sewer facilities for conflicts with proposed roadway, drainage, traffic control and structure designs. Coordinate with other design disciplines to eliminate conflicts when possible.
  • Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for water and sanitary sewer relocations due to impacts from transportation projects
  • Assist with the preparation and review of environmental impacts and permitting requirements and construction permit applications, reports and drawings.
  • Coordinate with in house disciplines on Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build transportation projects to deliver wholistic efficient designs
  • Occasional field investigations and meetings required


Required Education, Skills, and Experience:



  • Zero (0) to Three (3) + years of Utilities Design and Engineering supporting transportation and/or water/wastewater programs
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related (STEM)
  • Engineer Intern (F.E.) or ability to obtain F.E license in the state of NC within twelve months
  • AutoCAD experience is acceptable if you are willing to learn MicroStation. The vast majority of transportation projects are designed with MicroStation.
  • Ability to work as part of a collaborative team but the initiative to work individually and take on additional projects as needed
  • Excellent customer service, communication and presentation skills are required


Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:



  • Experience with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) design projects
  • MicroStation, GeoPak, Civil 3D experience is highly preferred


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


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!

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