Water Wastewater Project Engineer - Structures

Rk; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Health, dental, vision, life, and disb

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our municipal infrastructure team in Baltimore. You will lead structural analysis and design for water and wastewater facilities, building-type structures, and related systems, with ownership from concept through construction.

The role offers opportunities for technical leadership, client interaction, and mentoring staff. A PE license and 4+ years of relevant experience are expected, with a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural focus is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience focusing on environmental/building-type structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, and aluminum structures and foundations.
• Prepare structural design calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documents for municipal projects.
• Conduct QC reviews of deliverables for codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Take ownership of routine tasks and collaborate with senior engineers on complex systems.
• Coordinate with process, geotechnical, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Participate in progress meetings and prepare technical materials.
• Provide construction-phase support including shop drawings review and RFIs.
• Conduct site investigations and condition assessments of existing facilities.

Skills

Structural analysis

4+ years experience

Technical writing

Lateral load paths

STAAD.Pro

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural focus

PE license

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RISA-3D

RAM

Job description

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Description

RK&K is seeking a highly motivated Structural Project Engineer to join our growing municipal infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the structural analysis, design, and delivery of water/wastewater facility structures (treatment plants, pump stations, liquid-retaining structures), building-type structures, and related structures for municipal infrastructure projects.

This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of structural design scopes, lead technical tasks, and collaborate across disciplines from project concept through construction. The successful candidate will help lead structural engineering efforts on multidisciplinary projects, develop contract documents, perform condition assessments of existing infrastructure, and provide construction-phase support. This position offers opportunities for technical leadership, client interaction, and mentoring of staff.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Perform structural analysis and design of existing and new reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structures, including shallow and deep foundations.
• Prepare structural design calculations, plans, specifications, and construction documents for water/wastewater municipal projects.
• Perform quality control (QC) reviews of design deliverables developed by design engineers, drafters and REVIT modelers, ensuring compliance with building codes, environmental concrete standards, and client requirements.
• Take independent ownership of routine structural design tasks while collaborating with senior engineers on complex or specialized systems.
• Coordinate structural systems with process, geotechnical, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines to resolve spatial, loading, and environmental project constraints.
• Participate in project progress meetings and assist in preparing technical materials.
• Provide technical support during construction, including review of shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and field observations.
• Conduct site investigations and condition assessments, forensic evaluations, and structural condition inspections of existing facilities and structures.
• Develop engineering reports and repair strategies and recommendations for deteriorated environmental structures.
• Prepare engineering construction cost estimates.
• Track progress and monitor hours/budgets for assigned structural scope items.
• Assist in development of project scopes and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers through design tasks to support their technical development.
• Maintain Professional Engineer licensure and pursue ongoing professional development.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural focus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience, with a focus on environmental and building-type structures.
• Proficiency applying building design codes and standards: IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI350, AISC 360, TMS 402/602.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, RAM).
• Strong understanding of lateral load paths (wind/seismic) and liquid-retaining concrete design.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and task management skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 7 years of consulting engineering experience.
• Experience with treatment plant expansions and structural concrete rehabilitations.
• Experience with masonry, aluminum, or stainless-steel design.
• Structural Engineering (SE) license or interest in pursuing.
• Familiarity with Revit or BIM workflows.
• Experience assisting with proposals or technical statements of work.
• Active participation in professional societies (e.g., ASCE, SEI, ACI).

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. 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 excellentpotentialforcareer advancementand 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
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• 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.

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