Project Engineer - Water Resources

RK&K; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Tuition reimbursement

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Roanoke, VA. The role involves developing stormwater management facilities, hydrologic and hydraulic designs, and ensuring compliance with various design standards while working on municipal and transportation projects.

The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering and four years of experience in Water Resources Engineering along with skills in AutoCAD and MicroStation. RK&K offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in Water Resources Engineering.
• E.I.T. registration minimum requirement.
• Capable of coordinating multiple tasks with public and private entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop stormwater management facilities for infrastructure projects.
• Analyze and model stormwater conveyance systems.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic design for culverts and dams.

Skills

Stormwater Management

Hydrology & Hydraulics Design

Erosion and Sediment Control

Floodplain/Scour Modeling

Watershed Studies

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Education

B.S. in Civil / Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil3D

GIS

Pondpack

HydroCAD

Job description

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 of 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

• 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!