Project Engineer III, Transportation/Water Resources

Rk K; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Student loan match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead drainage, stormwater, hydraulics, watershed studies, and stream restoration across its project portfolio. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets while delivering innovative designs and maintaining client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering with 8–12 years of experience and PA PE eligibility. Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads, GIS, and permit processes is expected.

Qualifications

• BS. in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field
• 8-12 years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources or transportation engineering
• Pennsylvania PE or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Experience with MicroStation/AutoCAD and GIS

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and design stormwater management facilities for public works, commercial, industrial, or residential projects
• Operate as a subject matter expert in water resources design and analysis
• Prepare permit applications for oversight agencies addressing environmental issues and conditions
• Develop project scope, schedule and budgets, lead projects, and manage subcontractors
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, design reports, and technical memos
• Work with other disciplines on design challenges
• Deliver a wide range of water resource projects including drainage design and flood studies
• Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
• Develop Civil 3D/MicroStation/OpenRoads/GIS based designs compliant with standards
• Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our team working in the following areas: Drainage/Stormwater Management; Erosion and Sediment Control; Hydrology/Hydraulics Modeling/Design; Watershed Studies; and Stream Restoration for various exciting projects throughout RK&K's project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead, manage, and deliver complex projects across RK&K's footprint, assist in the advancement into an identified growth market, and grow into a Discipline Team leadership position.

Essential Functions

• Develop, evaluate, and design stormwater management facilities to support public works, commercial, industrial, or residential infrastructure projects across RK&K's vast portfolio
• Operate as a subject matter expert in water resources design and analysis
• Prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects
• Develop project scope, schedule and budgets, lead projects, and manage subcontractors
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, design reports, technical memoranda, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges
• Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including drainage design, flood studies, watershed plans, erosion/sediment control plans, scour analysis, outfall stabilization/ stream restoration plans, and other related 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.
• 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 MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
• Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
• Develop detailed 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 Education, Skills and Experience

• BS. in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field
• 8-12 years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources or transportation engineering
• Pennsylvania PE or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Experience with MicroStation/AutoCAD and GIS
• Candidates will work in a diverse and challenging environment and must:
  • Be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks,
  • Have ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities, and
  • Be capable and willing to provide in-house staff augmentation services to local public-sector clients at their facilities on a part-time or full-time basis.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Microstation OpenRoads
• Experience with HEC-RAS modelling software.
• Pennsylvania experience

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.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and level 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 of 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
• 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.