Project Engineer - Drainage

Rk&K • Lakeland, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At RK&K, we are currently hiring a Licensed Project Engineer to join our Transportation Division Lakeland or Tampa, Florida. As a Stormwater Engineer at RK&K you will support local and statewide efforts in stormwater management and drainage design with an emphasis on scour, hydrology and hydraulics for transportation related projects. You will be responsible for the planning, designing, and implementation of effective drainage systems to ensure efficient conveyance and management of stormwater.

Requirements

• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience as a Civil Engineer supporting transportation projects
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Florida
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Advanced knowledge of drainage design, H&H modeling and stormwater management
• Proficient with industry software: MicroStation, HEC-RAS, Civil3d, ICPR, FDOT Connect/OpenRoads Designer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Experience supporting Florida Department of Transportation and other local Florida agencies

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) plus years of experience in water resources

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver industry leading stormwater management strategies for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines
• Conduct drainage design activities, including the analysis of existing drainage systems, designing new drainage systems and ditches, and creating appropriate plans
• Utilize hydraulic modeling software such as ICPR4, SWMM, and HEC-RAS
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations related to drainage design and stormwater management
• Prepare permit sketches, construction documents, specifications and cost estimates as needed
• Perform scour analysis
• Perform field investigations to collect data, take field measurements, photographs, sketches, and verifying surveys

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees