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OWNERSHIP > OUR CULTURE > YOUR SUCCESS

Ownership, Culture, Success > These three words embody Ramey Kemp and our people. Our secret to success lies within our core belief; take ownership of your decisions, your job, your responsibilities, your family. Taking Ownership is the sum of RKA’s values; driving both our own and our clients’ success.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL, DENTAL, & VISION BENEFITS

FLEXIBLE PAID HOLIDAYS & TIME OFF

Echoing Ramey Kemp’s values is the fact that our firm is over 80% employee owned. The Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) is a qualified retirement plan, which enables all of our employees to be part of the growth and prosperity of the company, affording them the near equivalent of a stockholder — We own it.

EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP)

401(k) MATCH

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

OUR CULTURE

Our CULTURE is one of Ownership — Ownership of our company, our profession, and in our personal lives. This is reflected in our projects, in how we approach inherent issues to find solutions, and in how we partner with our clients to deliver beyond expectations — because these are our projects too.

 WE ARE THE BEST!

 

Our RKA was selected for a 2020 Best Firms To Work For Award, honoring the best architecture, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction firms (AEC) firms to work for in North America by the Zweig Group.


“I am so proud of what we have accomplished thus far and proud to be a part of a firm filled with hardworking, dedicated employee-owners focused on a mission to deliver quality experiences for  our clients and ourselves, living a culture of ownership in our company/profession/personal lives, and embracing values that elevate us beyond reproach, ” said Ramey Kemp Associates’ CEO Montell Irvin. 


Firms were evaluated comprehensively on firm culture, workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates, professional development, and more – from both management and staff perspective. 

 

 COMING IN HOT – AGAIN!

 

We are ranked #33 on the Zweig Group’s 2020 Hot Firm List! Up from #29 in 2019. 

 

The Zweig Group Hot Firm List recognizes the 100 fastest growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. These firms have outperformed the economy and competitors to become leaders in their chosen fields. 

 

Human Resources Contact

JESSICA BARAN-WAGNER

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

 

<< One of my favorite things about working at RKA is having the opportunity to meet every employee on their first day and spending time in each of our offices. I look forward to speaking with you about our open positions and maybe one day meeting you on your first day as well! >>

Jessica Baran-Wagner

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Fun Fact

BOWTIES WORN

50

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AT THE END OF 2019

35

WELLNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

75%

STEPS WALKED IN 2019 STEP CHALLENGES

69,469,237


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Marketing Associate

  • LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
  • POSITION: Entry – Mid
  • TYPE: Full-Time

The Marketing Associate reports to the Marketing Manager and works collaboratively with other RKA managers in leading the Company toward its long-term vision of being the preeminent transportation consulting firm. This role assists with the daily tasks associated with marketing. This is a non-exempt position and serves as an ambassador of the RKA brand to internal and external clients. The Marketing Associate may be assigned tasks and/or responsibilities beyond the scope outlined.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

  • — Plan marketing activities
  • — Write resumes, boilerplate information, project descriptions, etc.
  • — Work with technical staff to develop proposal sections and scopes of work
  • — Update social media information
  • — Update Web site information
  • — Coordinate specialized consultants (photographers, PR, etc.)
  • — Plan and coordinate special events
  • — Research target markets
  • — Assist with internal company communications, i.e. Company Newsletter
  • — Develop and create printed and digital marketing materials for website, proposals, presentations, email blasts, direct mail, newsletters, social networking, and collateral materials
  • — Actively involved in professional and community organizations, i.e. SMPS
  • — Assists in producing all RFP/RFQ packages to ensure accurate content, branding, formatting consistency, and compliance
  • — Working in collaboration with the Marketing Department, identifies and tracks all client and proposal leads
  • — Coordinates and assists with activities involved in the preparation of RFP/RFQ/RFLOI responses, presentations, and other qualification packages
  • — Actively involved in the development and maintaining of all marketing resource materials including brochures, data, color copies, photography, files, and the CRM database
  • — Serves as a liaison with clients, consultants, and vendors/suppliers
  • — Represents RKA at industry tradeshows and conferences
  • — Ensures marketing materials meet quality and brand standards

 

Qualifications

Education:   Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications

Experience:   0-3 years of experience in marketing and/or communications, ideally in the A/E/C industry

Certification:   Preparation to earn the CPSM Certification and Social Media Certification, i.e. Hub Spot Academy

Skills:

  • — Proficient with word processing software
  • — Proficient with desktop publishing software
  • — Possess knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and proposal graphics.
  • — Organizational skills, multi-tasking
  • — Detail oriented
  • — Knowledge of database concepts
  • — Excellent time management skills
  • — Basic understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures
  • — Working knowledge of marketing databases and proposal resources files
  • — Understanding of basic marketing principles
  • — Knowledge of: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point. Some knowledge of Adobe Suite of products, and Deltek Vision is preferred
  • — Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • — Self-motivated and proactive
  • — Works well independently and collaboratively
  • — Detail oriented with experience in maintaining marketing records and client accounts
  • — Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • — Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
  • — Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion

 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

North Carolina Traffic Project Coordinator

  • LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
  • POSITION: Entry-Level
  • TYPE: Full-Time

The NC Traffic Project Coordinator works under the direction and guidance of the NC Traffic Public and Private Sector Leads and works collaboratively with other RKA associates toward its long-term vision of being the preeminent transportation consulting firm. This role performs the operations and tasks to support many company projects, public and private. This is an exempt position and serves as an ambassador of the RKA brand to internal and external clients.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

  • — Monitors production activity to ensure a controlled and timely flow of project timelines to meet project deadlines
  • — Troubleshoots and monitors potential scheduling problems, maintaining records and reports of timeline deficiencies
  • — Collaborates with NC Traffic teams and the corporate marketing group on writing and preparing proposals for NC traffic-related projects
  • — Provides aid in graphics for submittals
  • — Provides administrative support through data entry, preparing copies, and taking prints/projects to FedEx
  • — The North Carolina Traffic Project Coordinator may be assigned tasks and/or responsibilities beyond the descriptions or scope of the job described on these pages
 

Qualifications

Education:   Associates Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree preferred (any major)

Experience:   1-4 years of administrative responsibilities in office administration, ideally in the A/E/C industry or with a firm that provides professional services

Skills:

  • — Strong interpersonal skills / ability to work in groups
  • — Organized in a fast-paced environment
  • — Writing proficiency for emails/proposal responsibilities
  • — Attention to detail
  • — Good problem-solving skills
  • — Professional, flexible, service-oriented mindset
  • — Strong capabilities in MS Office Suite and Adobe products
  • — Ability to operate office equipment such as personal computers and copiers/printers
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

Project Manager

  • LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
  • POSITION: Entry – Mid
  • TYPE: Full-Time

The Project Manager works under the direction and guidance of the State Service Lead and works collaboratively with other RKA managers in leading the Company toward its long-term vision of being the preeminent transportation consulting firm. An employee in this role performs the operations and tasks necessary to support Company projects, public and private. This is an exempt position and serves as an ambassador of the RKA brand to internal and external clients.

   

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

  • — Oversees technical design and plan production through the life cycle of the project.
  • — Works with RKA private and public sector clients by attending client meetings and presentations and answering client inquiries and participates in business development.
  • — Supports marketing with project pursuits, oral technical presentations, and interviews.
  • — Manages multiple publicly and privately funded projects and provides technical quality control of projects.
  • — Prepares and follows up on project fee proposals.
  • — Responsible for tracking of costs, schedules, and performance measurements for assigned projects.
  • — Supervises work of associates and interns assigned to the project.
  • — Assists with the development of associates and interns to build stronger staff.
  • — Project billability to exceed 75-80% to meet expectations.
 

Qualifications

Education:   Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

  • — Professional licensure in the state where this person’s work is primarily performed is preferred. If Professional licensure has not yet been obtained, should have the ability to obtain licensure in the near future.
  • — At least 3 years of overall and progressively responsible experience with public and private sector projects, ideally in the A/E/C industry.
  • — Experience managing others
  • — Preferred to have managed $50K in revenue generation

Skills:

  • — Good problem-solving skills combined with a questioning attitude that probes issues and seeks resolutions compatible with the assigned projects.
  • — Strong knowledge of: MicroStation, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and other applicable software.
  • — Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage all communications within the Company and with clients.
  • — Knowledge of appropriate technical design standards and practices.
  • — Works well independently and collaboratively.
  • — Detail oriented, flexible, and adaptable.
  • — Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion.
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

Summer 2020 Transportation Intern

  • LOCATION: Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Winston-Salem, NC
  • POSITION: Entry
  • TYPE: Full-Time

Internships are available in all offices during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with the opportunity to extend throughout the year. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students and accept applications from all experience levels. Locations and service lines have limited availability, making the selection process competitive.

 

Applicants will discuss availability and interest in the following departments:

  • — Traffic Engineering
  • — Roadway Design
  • — Traffic Operations Design (Signals)
  • — Transportation Planning
 

Required Skills & Experience

  • — Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City/Regional Planning, or a related major.
  • — 0-5 years of experience in a transportation-related field.
  • — Strong interpersonal skills
  • — Willingness to learn and work closely with engineers and planners.
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • — Experience in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

Traffic Noise Analyst

  • LOCATION: Raleigh, NC | Charlotte, NC | Winston-Salem, NC
  • POSITION: Mid
  • TYPE: Full-Time

This potion will be responsible for conducting noise analyses for transportation projects, primarily in support of Department of Transportation (DOT) projects.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

  • — Perform traffic noise analyses
  • — Prepare traffic noise reports
  • — Prepare design noise reports
  • — Collect noise data in the field
  • — Traffic noise task order scoping/estimating
  • — Track and manage task budgets and schedules
  • — Any other tasks or efforts pertaining to traffic noise

The Traffic Noise Analyst may be assigned tasks and/or responsibilities beyond the descriptions or scope of the job described on these pages.

 

Qualifications

Education:    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:

  • — Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration or ability to obtain North Carolina license within 12 months of employment.
  • — 2+ years of traffic noise analysis experience
  • — Prior experience working on DOT projects preferred

Skills:

  • — Knowledgeable in traffic noise analysis as it pertains to roadway planning projects
  • — Proficiency in MicroStation/AutoCAD, Traffic Noise Modeling (TNM) Software, and O365.
  • — Understanding of FHWA and NCDOT (or other DOT) guidelines, procedures, and policies.
  • — Demonstrate leadership and communication skills (position requires client interaction)
  • — Ability to work with various multi-disciplined teams
  • — Ability to scope/estimate simple and complex tasks (additional areas of expertise a plus)
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

Senior Project Manager

  • LOCATION: All Locations
  • POSITION: Mid - Senior
  • TYPE: Full-Time

The Senior Project Manager works under the direction and guidance of the State Service Lead / Director and works collaboratively with other RKA managers in leading the Company toward its long-term vision of being the preeminent transportation consulting firm. This role performs the operations and tasks necessary to support Company projects, public and private. This is an exempt position and serves as an ambassador of the RKA brand to internal and external clients.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

  • — Oversees technical design and plan production through the life cycle of assigned project(s).
  • — Works with RKA private/public sector clients by attending client meetings, presentations, addressing client inquiries, and participates in business development.
  • — Supports marketing with project pursuits, technical presentations, and interviews.
  • — Manages multiple publicly and privately funded projects and provides technical quality control of projects.
  • — Prepares project fee proposals and follows up as appropriate.
  • — Responsible for tracking of costs, schedules, and performance measurements for assigned projects.
  • — Supervises work of Project Managers, Associates and Interns.
  • — Responsible for personal professional development through collaboration with other service areas to develop broader awareness of the relationships between the various project design disciplines.
  • — Mentors/Coaches Project Managers, Associates and Interns to develop staff.
  • — Project billability to exceed 75-80% to meet expectations.

The Senior Project Manager maybe assigned tasks and/or responsibilities beyond the description or scope of the job described on these pages.

 

Qualifications

Education:   Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. 

Experience:

  • — Professional Engineering licensure in the state where this person’s work is primarily performed.
  • — At least 6 years of overall and progressively responsible experience with public and private sector projects, ideally in the A/E/C industry.
  • — Experience Managing People
  • — Preferred to manage or have managed $250K in revenue generation

Skills:

  • — Good problem-solving skills combined with a questioning attitude that probes issues and seeks resolutions compatible with the assigned projects.
  • — Strong knowledge of: MicroStation, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and other applicable software.
  • — Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage all communications within the Company and with clients.
  • — Knowledge of appropriate technical design standards and practices.
  • — Works well independently and collaboratively.
  • — Detail oriented, flexible, and adaptable.
  • — Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion.
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

Fall 2020 Transportation Intern

  • LOCATION: All Locations
  • POSITION: Entry-Level
  • TYPE: Part-Time (hours/availability based on semester schedule

Internships are available in all offices during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with the opportunity to extend throughout the year. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students and accept applications from all experience levels. Locations and service lines have limited availability, making the selection process competitive.

 

Applicants will discuss availability and interest in the following service lines:

  • — Traffic Engineering
  • — Roadway Design
  • — Traffic Operations (Signals)
  • — Transportation Planning 
 

Required Skills & Experience

  • — Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City/Regional Planning, or a related major.
  • — 0-5 years of experience in a transportation-related field.
  • — Strong interpersonal skills
  • — Willingness to learn and work closely with engineers and planners.
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • — Experience in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

Technical Associate

  • LOCATION: All Locations
  • POSITION: Entry-Level
  • TYPE: Full-Time

The Technical Associate works under the direction and guidance of the assigned Project or Department Manager and works collaboratively with other RKA associates in leading the Company toward its long-term vision of being the preeminent transportation consulting firm.  This role performs the operations and tasks necessary to support many Company projects, public and private. This may be an exempt or non-exempt position and serves as an ambassador of the RKA brand to internal and external clients.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

  • — Performs various engineering related calculations and analyses of information in the application of design criteria necessary to complete assigned projects.
  • — Collaborates with CAD technicians, field technicians, designers, and other team personnel to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
  • — Assists in estimating and tracking project costs.  The Technical Associate has a working knowledge of the proce­dures which are necessary to execute a sound and efficient project, with the ultimate goal of developing good project management techniques.
  • — Coordinates the preparation of data tabulation/evaluation and reports.  Assists in coordination of report production and development of engineering designs and specifications. 
  • — Supports the development of studies, and/or evaluations using various analytical software programs.
  • — Assists with the development and production of project deliverables, including written documentation and graphics.
  • — Performs quality control (QC) checks
  • — Assists in pursuit of new clients and projects and helps build and foster relationships with existing clients.
  • — Performs field assignments including site inspections.
  • — Maintains field notes and photo documentation as required.

The Technical Associate may be assigned tasks and/or responsibilities beyond the descriptions or scope of the job.

 

Qualifications

Education:   Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and E.I. certificate in the state where this person’s work is primarily performed or an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification in a related field.

Experience:   0 – 4 years of overall and progressively responsible experience with public and private sector projects, ideally in the A/E/C industry.

Skills:

  • — Able to analyze, interpret, and present data.
  • — Able to meet time sensitive deadlines.
  • — Able to carry out multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • — Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  • — Knowledge in the use of CAD programs including MicroStation/GeoPak and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.   Preferably MicroStation.
  • — Effective verbal communication skills with colleagues, vendors, and subcontractors.  Must be able to explain scopes of work and obtain quotes from vendors.
  • — Effective organizational skills to maintain deliverables, analytical results, and field notes in project files.
  • — Effective writing skills to assist with report writing, proposal preparation, and engineering/construction cost estimates.
  • — Able to work effectively in group settings.
  • — Develops a working knowledge of engineering design and/or modeling software.
  • — Assists with client contact and communication pertaining to specific tasks.
  • — Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgement.
 

Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not currently offered.

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