Water Resources Project Engineer

RK&K

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Posting expires: January 28, 2025

RK&K is currently hiring a Water Resources Engineer to work in our Richmond or Roanoke, VA offices. The Engineer should have experience with some or all of the following areas to support municipal and transportation project designs.  Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Floodplain/Scour Modeling, Watershed Studies, and dam break analysis for various exciting projects throughout Virginia and surrounding states.

Essential Function

  • Develop, evaluate design stormwater management facilities to support commercial, municipal and transportation infrastructure projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio
  • Develop water system analysis and modeling for water system and storage design
  • Design H&H of stormwater control BMPs and produce engineering drawings with SCMs for culverts, bridges and dams; and related
  • Floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS
  • Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
  • Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
  • Develop civil engineering plans using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, GeoPak and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
  • Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
  • Detail project analysis and prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects
  • Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors

Required Skills and Experience

  • B.S. in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field with Three (3) – Eight (8) years of experience
  • E.I.T. registration minimum requirement
  • MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience are required.
  • HEC-RAS and/or PCSWMM experience preferred using both 1 and 2D modeling
  • Candidates will work in a diverse and challenging environment and must be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks and have ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Registered P.E. Highly Preferred
  • Civil3D/ORD/Inroads experience preferred.
  • Experience with Stream Restoration Design

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
  • Hybrid work
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and employee resource groups
  • Career Development
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • 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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