Project Engineer - Water Resources

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

Essential Function

• Develop, evaluate, and design stormwater management facilities to support municipal and transportation infrastructure projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio
• Analyze and model stormwater conveyance systems and storage designs
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) design of culverts, bridges and dams and produce engineering drawings for stormwater control BMPs
• 1D and 2D Floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS and PCSWMM
• Attend and present project status updates at client meetings; 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, OpenRoads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
• Perform field investigations to collect data, field measurements, photographs, sketches, and verify surveys as needed
• Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
• Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors 

 Required Skills and Experience

• B.S. in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field
• Four (4) years of experience in Water Resources Engineering
• E.I.T. registration minimum requirement
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience
• 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
• HEC-RAS and/or PCSWMM experience
• Civil3D/ORD experience
• Pondpack, HydroCAD, or similar stormwater routing software

Other Duties 

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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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