Engineer II - Water/Wastewater

RK&K; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Student loan match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health and dental insurance

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

More benefits

Job summary

RK&K's Water/Wastewater Group in Richmond, VA is seeking an Engineer to design water and wastewater pipelines and pumping stations for municipal projects. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers in a truly collaborative environment to support our clients.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, 1–5 years' experience, and FE/EIT certification or the plan to obtain PE within a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–5 years' experience in water distribution and wastewater systems.
• FE/EIT certification or ability to obtain within 1 year, with path to PE.

Responsibilities

• Design water/wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and related facilities.
• Perform technical evaluations to support planning and design.
• Prepare memos, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct field testing and investigations.
• Support construction with submittal review and RFI management.
• Assist with task management within the project team.
• Coordinate with RK&K disciplines and subconsultants.

Skills

Self-starter

Versatile

Strong communication

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Water/Wastewater Group in Richmond is looking for an Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will perform design for water and wastewater projects, including pipelines and pump stations for water distribution systems and sewage collection systems. This is an opportunity to work with a team of experienced engineers and project managers in a truly collaborative environment to support our municipal clients.

Essential Functions

• Prepare designs and design calculations for water and wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and other projects within water and wastewater systems
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Assist with the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Perform field testing and investigations
• Support construction projects with engineering services, such as submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, and change requests
• Assist with task management activities for select tasks
• Communicate effectively and coordinate within project teams including other RK&K disciplines and subconsultants

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• One (1) to five (5) years of experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems, facilities, and infrastructure (pipelines, force mains, and pump stations)
• A self-starter, versatile, and interested in working on a variety of water and wastewater projects
• FE/EIT Certification, or ability to obtain within a year of employment, and intention to progress to PE Certification

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills; MicroStation will be a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and 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.

Salary Range: $41.00 - $45.70/hr.