Engineer I - Water Resources

RK&K • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is hiring an Engineer to join its Water Resources team in Richmond, Virginia. The role supports DOT and municipal projects alongside multidisciplinary professionals across the company. Water resources work may include riverine hydraulics and hydrology, floodplain analysis and mitigation, watershed studies, storm system analysis and open-channel design, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, and green infrastructure.

The Engineer delivers water resources projects for public- and private-sector clients within the scope, schedule, and budget established by the Project Manager. The position supports project teams and clients, provides office and site-visit assistance, contributes to project pursuits, performs hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, develops improvement alternatives, prepares drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda, and assists with civil engineering plan development. The role reports to a Senior Project Manager and offers opportunities to develop experience leading tasks.

RK&K describes its culture as collaborative and trust-based, with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. The position offers hybrid work and a benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, and/or Urban Hydraulics and Hydrology.
• Zero to two years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools and trends.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Project experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert or bridge stream crossings.
• Field-work experience supporting water resources projects.
• Experience with CAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and ESRI software.
• Floodplain analysis experience using HEC-RAS (1D).
• Hydrologic analysis experience using HEC-HMS.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions to existing public- and private-sector water resources customers.
• Deliver water resources projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget set by the Project Manager.
• Provide client service with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Work with 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 documentation, preliminary modeling, analysis, and due diligence in support of project pursuits.
• Model complex riverine systems and existing watersheds and storm sewer networks, and develop recommended improvement alternatives.
• Prepare drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approaches, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist with civil engineering plan development using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, and GIS.
• Develop experience proactively in order to lead tasks.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Hybrid work (home and office).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level