Project Engineer, Water Resources

RK&K•Nashville, TN

19h•Onsite

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 or Environmental Engineering
Four (4) – Seven (7) years of experience in water resources engineering
Experience with CAD, MicroStation/ORD, ArcPro and other ESRI software
Analysis and design of closed storm sewer systems utilizing ORD Drainage software package
Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS (1D) software
Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software
Exceptional knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends
Experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings for projects located within Tennessee (for TDOT and/or local municipality clients)
Experience 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 and have the ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities
Professional Engineering Registration (PE) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain Tennessee license through reciprocity within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience performing task/project management and delegation activities on small- to medium-sized projects
2-dimensional stream system modeling, analysis, and design utilizing either HEC-RAS 2D or SMS w/ SRH-2D software packages
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
Lead project tasks, including management and execution of task scope, schedule, budget, and personnel/subcontractors with minimal oversight
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
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 develop recommended improvement alternatives
Perform detailed H&H design of stormwater control BMPs and produce engineering deliverables with SCMs for culverts, bridges, and dams
Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations
Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards to lead the development of civil engineering plans and associated deliverables using Autodesk Civil3D, MicroStation/ORD, GeoPak, and GIS
Actively participate in client meetings and related coordination for ongoing projects as well as project pursuits.
Provide mentoring and quality review to junior engineering personnel within the Nashville office as well as within other offices throughout the company