Job Description

RK&K is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Transportation Market Leader / Senior Practice Development Leader to establish and grow our transportation practice in Utah. This is a rare opportunity for a proven leader to shape a market, build a team, cultivate client relationships, and drive strategic growth in one of the nation’s fastest-growing transportation markets.

As RK&K expands its footprint in Utah, this individual will play a critical leadership role in developing our presence, strengthening partnerships with key agencies and clients, winning work, and delivering impactful transportation solutions. If you are motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful, influence strategy, and leave a lasting mark on a growing region, we want to talk to you.

Why This Opportunity?

This is not just another leadership role. It is an opportunity to build and shape RK&K’s future in Utah. You’ll have the autonomy to grow a market, the support of a nationally respected transportation practice, and the opportunity to create something lasting while advancing your career.

Whether your goal is to expand your leadership impact, build a team from the ground up, or become a recognized market leader, RK&K provides the platform, resources, and collaborative culture to help you succeed.

Essential Functions

Market Growth & Leadership

• Serve as RK&K’s transportation leader in Utah, helping establish and grow the firm’s market presence and reputation.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the Utah transportation market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key transportation agencies, municipalities, and industry partners, including UDOT, local governments, MPOs, counties, and transit agencies.
• Lead business development initiatives, including client engagement, strategic pursuits, teaming relationships, proposal development, and interviews.
• Identify and pursue opportunities that align with RK&K’s long-term growth strategy in the region.
• Represent RK&K at industry events, conferences, professional organizations, and client meetings to elevate brand awareness and market visibility.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead large and multifaceted transportation design and planning projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide senior technical oversight on roadway, highway, transportation planning, and design projects.
• Review and certify engineering plans, models, and technical documents to ensure quality standards and standards of care are met.
• Guide engineering planning efforts, including conceptual roadway plans, alternatives analyses, corridor studies, safety improvements, and transportation system enhancements.
• Analyze and develop interchange and roadway alternative studies and recommend innovative, cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.

Team Building & Mentorship

• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing transportation team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture focused on innovation, professional development, and exceptional client service.
• Partner across RK&K’s national transportation practice to leverage technical expertise and resources while building local capabilities.
• Direct project staff and subconsultants on various transportation assignments.

Client Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between RK&K and clients.
• Coordinate and strengthen relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, project financial performance, invoicing, and progress reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABETaccredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation/highway engineering
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development, and market growth
• Experience leading transportation pursuits and delivering complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards, including AASHTO, MUTCD, UDOT standards and procedures, and other applicable roadway design manuals
• Expertise in OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or InRoads, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Established relationships within the Utah transportation market, particularly with UDOT, municipalities, counties, MPOs, and transit agencies
• Experience building teams, expanding market presence, or launching operations in a new geographic region
• Strong executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing business and mentoring talent

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, leadership growth, and market influence. We provide competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Student Loan Retirement Match Program
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• And much more!

Why RK&K?

At RK&K, we empower leaders to make a direct impact on the communities where we live and work. As a full-service engineering and construction management firm with more than 100 years of success, RK&K combines entrepreneurial opportunity with the strength and resources of a nationally respected organization. Our award-winning culture is built on collaboration, trust, and innovation—giving our employees the ability to grow meaningful careers while shaping the future of infrastructure.

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