Water Resources Engineer I: Hydraulics & Drainage

Rk; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life and disa

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team in Columbia or Charleston, SC. You will support multiple SCDOT and municipal projects within a multidisciplinary group across the company.

Responsibilities include hydrology and hydraulics analyses, drainage design, report preparation, and site visits, working with project engineers, surveyors, and clients using MicroStation ORD, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering is required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, and/or Urban Hydraulics and Hydrology.
• 0–3 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrology and hydraulics analyses for water resources projects.
• Prepare drainage reports, hydraulic memoranda, and permit drawings.
• Model complex riverine systems and watersheds; develop alternatives.
• Collaborate with project engineers, surveyors, and clients to deliver on scope and schedule.
• Assist with civil plans development using MicroStation ORD.
• Provide office and site visit support for projects.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics analysis

Project teamwork

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering

Tools

MicroStation ORD

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Job description

RK&K is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team in Columbia or Charleston, SC. You will support multiple SCDOT and municipal projects within a multidisciplinary group across the company.

Responsibilities include hydrology and hydraulics analyses, drainage design, report preparation, and site visits, working with project engineers, surveyors, and clients using MicroStation ORD, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.