Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

RK&K; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Environmental team in Raleigh, NC. You will lead design, evaluation, and construction services for municipal water and wastewater projects and collaborate with project managers and subconsultants.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in civil/environmental engineering, a North Carolina PE or ability to obtain within six months, and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field.
• PE license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within six months.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible project experience in water and wastewater design, construction administration and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design of water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, engineering reports, drawings and contract documents.
• Direct and assist with development of project staff and coordination with subconsultants.
• Lead internal and client meetings, presentations and plan approvals.
• Support field testing and investigations; manage construction projects with office engineering services.
• Provide construction inspection and administration for water/wastewater facilities and pipelines.

Skills

Water/Wastewater design

Project management

Technical writing

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

PE License in North Carolina or ability to obtain within six months

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

RK&K is hiring a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Environmental team in our Raleigh, NC office. In this role, you will work closely with project managers and other team members in performing preliminary engineering evaluations, design, and construction services on a variety of municipal engineering projects improving water and wastewater infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and costs estimates for water and wastewater projects
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Preparation and review of technical memoranda, engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Direct and assist with the development of project staff and collaboration with subconsultants
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Participate in community outreach tasks
• Support field testing and investigations
• Manage construction projects with office engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, change orders, site visits and coordination with inspection personnel)
• Provide construction inspection and administration of water/wastewater pipeline, pumping, storage and treatment facility construction projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients, project teams including other engineering disciplines, designers and subconsultants

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field
• PE License in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within six months.
• 8+ years of increasingly responsible, project experience in the study, design, and construction administration and inspection of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, treatment)
• A self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water and Wastewater Group
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• A solution minded individual with an appetite for problem solving
• Demonstrated proficiency in the documentation, organization and presentation of project data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Professional Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Proficiency with REVIT is desirable

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
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• 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.