Engineer I - Water Resources

RK&K; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matching 401(k) plan

Student Loan Retirement Match Program

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Much, much more!

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Fairfax, VA. You will support DOT and municipal projects alongside a multidisciplinary group of professionals, delivering hydraulic analyses, drainage reports, and design support using CAD tools.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, or Urban Hydraulics/Hydrology.
• 0–2 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic methods and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world class water resources solutions for public/private clients.
• Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide excellent client service with quality and timeliness.
• Report to a Senior Project Manager and collaborate with design teams.
• Provide office and site support for projects.
• Assist with documentation, modeling, and due diligence for pursuits.
• Model complex riverine systems and watersheds; propose improvements.
• Prepare drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda.
• Assist with civil design using CAD, MicroStation, ORD, and GIS.
• Grow to lead tasks over time.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

ORD

ArcGIS

ESRI software

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring an Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Fairfax, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. On our Water Resources team, you will support multiple DOT and Municipal projects, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals throughout our entire company.

Types of water resources projects include, but are not limited to:

• Riverine system hydraulics & hydrology
• Floodplain analysis, mapping, and flood mitigation
• Watershed planning and studies
• Closed storm system analysis and open channel designs
• Stormwater management facility design
• Erosion and sediment control
• Green infrastructure design

Essential Functions

• Deliver world class solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector water resources customers
• Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the Project Manager
• Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
• Report to a Senior Project Manager; meet and work directly with other design team members, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
• Provide office and site visit support for assigned and prospective projects
• Assist with the development of necessary documentation and preliminary modeling, analysis, and due diligence in support of project pursuits
• Perform modeling of complex riverine systems and existing watersheds / storm sewer networks, and develop recommended improvement alternatives
• Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations
• Assist with civil engineering plans development using AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, ORD, and GIS.
• Proactively grow in experience to lead tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, and/or Urban Hydraulics and Hydrology
• Zero (0) - Two (2) years of experience in water resources engineering
• Knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both collaboratively/in a team environment and independently

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Project experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings
• Experience performing field work in support of various water resources projects
• Experience with CAD, Microstation, ORD, ArcGIS and ESRI software
• Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS (1D) software
• Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software
• Engineer in Training (EIT)

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
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Student Loan Retirement Match Program
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• 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.