Engineer I - Water Resources

Rk K; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an Engineer to join our Environmental Water Resources team in Baltimore, MD. The role supports multiple county and municipal projects across our firm, including green infrastructure, erosion control, watershed planning, and stormwater management.

Essential functions include delivering solutions for public/private sector clients, supporting stream remediation and shoreline stabilization, and developing complex stormwater facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• 0–2 years of experience in environmental water resources and stream project management.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS software.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver water resource solutions for RK&K's public and private sector clients.
• Support a range of water resources projects including stream remediation, shoreline stabilization, stormwater systems, flood studies, and watershed plans.
• Develop stormwater management facilities for commercial, industrial, residential, and public works projects.
• Provide high-quality client service and timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technicians, surveyors, and clients.
• Assist with Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and GIS design reviews and applications.
• Provide office and site support for construction projects.
• Prepare permit applications for oversight agencies.
• Grow to lead tasks, budget planning, and subcontractor management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

FE/EIT certification preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

GIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

RK&K is currently hiring an Engineer to join our Environmental Water Resources team in Baltimore, MD. As an Engineer at RK&K you will support multiple County and Municipal projects alongside a team of experienced engineers across our entire company/ Projects include, but are not limited to: green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, watershed planning and studies, environmental restoration and stabilization design including stormwater management and stream restoration, and hydraulics/hydrology.

Essential Functions

• Deliver world class solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector stream/water resources customers
• Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including stream remediation, shoreline stabilization including living shorelines, stream crossings, scour analysis, storm water systems, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion/sediment control, in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the Project Manager
• Develop, evaluate complex stormwater management facilities to support commercial, industrial, residential, or public works infrastructure projects across RK&K's vast portfolio
• Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
• Report to a Project Manager and/or Sr. Project Engineer, meet and work directly with other design team members, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
• Assist with civil engineering plans and design reviews in: AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, In Roads 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
• Grow in experience to lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering (or similar)
• Zero (0) - two (2) years of experience in environmental water resources and stream project management
• Excellent Communication skills and attention to details with a team-work attitude is a must
• Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications
• Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS software
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of F.E./E.I.T
• Prior internship experience with a civil engineering consulting firm or agency

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 (home and office)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 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.