Water Resources Lead

Rk K; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Project Delivery Leader in Baltimore, MD, to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for a portfolio of water resources projects. You will guide clients, manage project scope, and mentor engineers, PMs, and designers while expanding RK&K’s water resources practice across the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities include senior technical oversight of design reviews, coordination across teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in water resources engineering, stormwater, stream restoration, and project/program management with leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering or similar.
• P.E. license in MD or neighboring state, with ability to obtain MD licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for the development and delivery of water resources design solutions across a diverse client portfolio.
• Lead strategic client engagement, expand relationships, and support growth of water resources services.
• Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff; oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil3D

MicroStation

InRoads

GIS

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring a Project Delivery Leader in Baltimore, MD. As a leader at RK&K, you will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector water resources projects. You will lead key client relationships, oversee complex project delivery, and mentor and develop a team of experienced engineers, project managers, and designers. This role will play an integral part in expanding RK&K’s water resources practice while ensuring exceptional quality, technical excellence, and client service. Projects include, but are not limited to: green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, watershed planning, BMP design, stormwater management, environmental restoration and stabilization, stream restoration, and hydraulics/hydrology.

Essential Functions

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for the development and delivery of complex, high-quality design solutions across RK&K’s portfolio of public and private sector water resources clients
• Lead strategic client engagement efforts, maintain and expand key customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and support the growth and marketing of RK&K’s water resources services
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, project managers, and technical professionals while supporting succession planning and the development of future leaders
• Oversee the successful delivery of a wide range of complex water resources projects including stream restoration, scour analysis, stormwater management, green infrastructure, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion/sediment control, with accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
• Provide senior technical oversight for the evaluation and design of complex stormwater management facilities supporting commercial, industrial, residential, transportation, and public works infrastructure projects across RK&K’s portfolio
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, providing exceptional client service while ensuring technical excellence, quality, responsiveness, and timely project delivery
• Collaborate directly with senior leadership, project managers, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients to successfully advance projects from planning through design and construction
• Serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for civil engineering plans and design reviews utilizing AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and GIS while applying extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
• Provide senior-level oversight and support during construction, including office coordination, site visits, issue resolution, and collaboration with contractors and clients
• Direct complex project analyses and oversee the preparation of permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory and oversight agencies addressing environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects
• Lead project teams and major technical assignments, develop and manage project budgets and schedules, oversee subcontractors and subconsultants, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks
• Support strategic planning, business development, proposal development, and pursuit activities to expand RK&K’s water resources practice and strengthen the firm’s presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic region

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, environmental stormwater, stream restoration, and project/program management, including demonstrated leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects and teams
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering (or similar)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Maryland or neighboring State, with the ability to obtain Maryland licensure as required
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively lead project teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Extensive experience with the development, review, and delivery of construction plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and permitting documentation
• Strong technical knowledge of floodplain analysis and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, including experience utilizing HEC-RAS software
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and GIS, with the ability to provide senior-level technical oversight and design review
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and overall project delivery
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development, proposal, and pursuit activities

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Established experience working with Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, county, municipal, and other public-sector clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
• Extensive knowledge of MS4/TMDL requirements and crediting strategies
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships, winning work, and expanding water resources services within existing and new markets
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams and mentoring project managers and emerging leaders

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

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 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.

Pay Range: $70.00-$85.00 per hour - Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, location, and other job-related factors.

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.