Water Resources Engineer I — Hydrology & Fieldwork

RK&K; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matching 401(k) plan

Student Loan Retirement Match Program

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Much, much more!

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Fairfax, VA. You will support DOT and municipal projects alongside a multidisciplinary group of professionals, delivering hydraulic analyses, drainage reports, and design support using CAD tools.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, or Urban Hydraulics/Hydrology.
• 0–2 years of water resources engineering experience.
• Knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic methods and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world class water resources solutions for public/private clients.
• Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide excellent client service with quality and timeliness.
• Report to a Senior Project Manager and collaborate with design teams.
• Provide office and site support for projects.
• Assist with documentation, modeling, and due diligence for pursuits.
• Model complex riverine systems and watersheds; propose improvements.
• Prepare drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda.
• Assist with civil design using CAD, MicroStation, ORD, and GIS.
• Grow to lead tasks over time.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

ORD

ArcGIS

ESRI software

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

RK&K is seeking an Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Fairfax, VA. You will support DOT and municipal projects alongside a multidisciplinary group of professionals, delivering hydraulic analyses, drainage reports, and design support using CAD tools.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.