Technical Manager

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 is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to provide technical engineering leadership for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Central Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Based in Richmond, VA, this role will lead the planning, analysis, and design of critical water, wastewater, and conveyance systems while serving as a technical resource and mentor for project teams. This is an opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges, influence technical standards, and help shape the future of municipal utility systems.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a technical lead for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, overseeing engineering analyses, design development, and technical decision-making.
• Lead preparation and review of engineering studies, technical memoranda, calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Provide technical expertise for water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumping facilities, storage facilities, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Evaluate complex engineering challenges and develop practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for municipal clients.
• Guide quality, consistency, and adherence to industry standards and client requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and professional development for junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Support construction phase services, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, site visits, and resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, and internal disciplines to ensure technical excellence.
• Support pursuit efforts by contributing to proposals, technical approaches, and client presentations.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering with significant technical design responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Demonstrated expertise in the planning, design, rehabilitation, and evaluation of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering calculations, plans, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineering staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Twenty-five (25) years of progressive experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering with significant technical design responsibilities.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for municipal infrastructure projects.

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 contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required of the employee. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development opportunities
• 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 more than 100 years. We empower our employees to grow their careers while delivering meaningful infrastructure solutions that improve quality of life for the clients and communities we serve.

Design your career at RK&K.

Salary range: $65.00-85.00