Water Resources Lead

RK&K; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a leader in water resources and project management in Salt Lake City, UT. You will guide public and private sector projects, mentor engineers, and drive client satisfaction across a broad portfolio of water resources work.

The role emphasizes engineering design oversight, team leadership, and collaboration with project managers, designers, surveyors, and agencies. A PE license and extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental stormwater and stream project management.
• Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Utah or neighboring state.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork attitude.
• Experience with construction plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver water resources projects for public and private sectors.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers and project managers.
• Manage budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Provide design oversight using Civil3D, MicroStation, In Roads, and GIS.

Skills

Water resources

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring a leader in water resources and project management in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a manager at RK&K you will lead multiple public and private sector projects, clients, and a team of experienced engineers and designers across our entire portfolio. Projects include, but are not limited to: green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, watershed, BMP, stormwater, environmental restoration and stabilization, and hydraulics/hydrology.

Essential Functions

• Lead, develop, and deliver world class design solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector water resources customers
• Maintain, develop, and enhance customer relationships while marketing RK&K services in water resources
• Mentor, build, and develop a team of highly skilled engineers and future project managers
• Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including stream restoration, scour analysis, stormwater management, green infrastructure, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion/sediment control, in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager.
• Develop, evaluate complex stormwater management facilities to support commercial, industrial, residential, or public works infrastructure projects across RK&K's vast portfolio
• Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
• Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
• Serve as subject matter expert on civil engineering plans and design reviews in: AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, In Roads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
• Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
• Detail project analysis and prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects
• Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental stormwater and stream project management
• Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering (or similar)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of UT or neighboring State
• Excellent Communication skills and attention to details with a team-work attitude is a must
• Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications
• Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS software
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS4/TMDL credit experience

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)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.