Drainage Engineer

RK&K•Richmond, VA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is currently hiring an Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Richmond, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. On our Water Resources team, you will support multiple VDOT and municipal projects, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals throughout our entire company. Types of water resources projects include, but are not limited to: Closed storm system analysis and open channel designs, Stormwater management facility design, Erosion and sediment control design, Green infrastructure design, Riverine system hydraulics & hydrology, Floodplain analysis, mapping, and flood mitigation, Watershed planning and studies.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Teams)
Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, and/or Urban Hydraulics and Hydrology
Experience with Autcad Civil3D and/or Microstation/ORD
One (1) – Three (3) years of experience in water resources engineering
Knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work both collaboratively/in a team environment and independently

Nice To Haves

Experience with BMP routing software such as Pondpack
Experience with hydraulic design software such as HY-8 and Ensoftec
Experience performing field work for in support of various water resources projects
Experience with ArcGIS and ESRI software
Project experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings
Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS software
Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software
Engineer in Training (EIT)

Responsibilities

Deliver world class solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector water resources customers
Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the Project Manager
Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
Report to a Senior Project Manager; meet and work directly with other design team members, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
Provide office and site visit support for assigned and prospective projects
Assist with the development of necessary documentation and preliminary modeling, analysis, and due diligence in support of project pursuits
Perform modeling of complex riverine systems and existing watersheds / storm sewer networks, and develop recommended improvement alternatives
Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations
Assist with civil engineering plans development using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, and GIS.
Proactively grow in experience to lead tasks.