Senior Technical Lead, Municipal Water & Wastewater

RK&K; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Insurance package

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to provide engineering leadership for municipal water and wastewater projects across Central Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. You will lead planning, analysis, and design of water, wastewater, and conveyance systems while mentoring project teams.

This role requires a PE license, 15+ years of progressive municipal experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years in municipal water/wastewater engineering with design responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for municipal water and wastewater projects, directing analyses, design development, and decisions.
• Prepare and review engineering studies, calculations, plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Provide technical guidance for water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems.
• Lead QA/QC reviews and ensure adherence to standards and client requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff and support project teams.
• Support construction phase services and respond to RFIs and site visits.
• Collaborate with PMs, clients, regulators, and internal disciplines on technical excellence.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Eng

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RK&K in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to provide engineering leadership for municipal water and wastewater projects across Central Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. You will lead planning, analysis, and design of water, wastewater, and conveyance systems while mentoring project teams.

This role requires a PE license, 15+ years of progressive municipal experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.