Engineer I - Water Resources

RK&K•Raleigh, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is currently hiring an Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. On our Water Resources team, you will support multiple NCDOT 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: Storm drainage design and analysis Hydrology & hydraulics analysis for bridges and culverts Modeling bridges and culverts for floodplain impacts using HEC-RAS (1D and 2D) and SRH-2D Hydraulics routing using programs such as PCSWMM Erosion and sediment control Preparing drainage plans as well as bridge and culvert survey reports Preparing permit impact drawings Stormwater control measure facility design and hydraulic routing

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
Zero (0) – 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

Project experience related to hydraulic analysis of culvert/bridge stream crossings
Experience performing field work for in support of various water resources projects
Experience with Microstation ORD
Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS (1D) software
Engineer in Training (EIT)

Responsibilities

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 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 drain 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 MicroStation ORD.
Proactively grow in experience to lead tasks.