Engineer II - Water Resources

RK&K•Nashville, TN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is currently hiring a motivated Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Nashville, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. On our Water Resources team, you will bring your experience to support multiple DOT 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: Riverine system hydraulics & hydrology (H&H), Floodplain analysis, mapping, and flood mitigation, Scour modeling, Watershed planning and studies, Roadway topline drainage system analysis and design, Stormwater management system design, Erosion and sediment control, Stream restoration analysis and design, Green infrastructure design.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering degree
Two (2) – Four (4) years of experience in water resources engineering
Experience with CAD, MicroStation/ORD, ArcPro and other ESRI software
Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS (1D) software
Strong knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends
Project experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings
Working familiarity with FEMA procedures, regulations, and coordination, including map revisions, no-rise certifications, etc.
Experience performing field work in support of various water resources projects
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills required
Ability to work both collaboratively/in a team environment and independently, with a strong attention to detail and focus on quality
Candidate should be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks.
Engineer in Training (EIT)

Nice To Haves

Analysis and design of closed storm sewer systems utilizing ORD Drainage software package
2-dimensional stream system modeling and analysis utilizing either HEC-RAS 2D or SMS w/ SRH-2D software packages
Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software
Watershed / Drainage Basin modeling and analysis utilizing either EPA SWMM or PCSWMM software packages

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
Assist with leadership of project tasks
Report to a Senior Project Manager; meet and work directly with other design team members, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, and inspectors
Provide office and site visit support for assigned and prospective projects
Develop 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 analyze potential improvement alternatives
Perform H&H design of stormwater control BMPs and produce engineering drawings with SCMs for culverts, bridges, and dams
Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations
Develop civil engineering plans and associated deliverables using Autodesk Civil3D, MicroStation/ORD, GeoPak, and GIS
Participate in client meetings and related coordination for ongoing projects as well as project pursuits
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience