Engineer II - Water Resources

RK&K•Roanoke, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Water Resources Engineer for its Roanoke, Virginia office. The role supports municipal and transportation project design across Virginia and surrounding states, with work that may include stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, hydrology and hydraulics design, floodplain and scour modeling, and watershed studies. The engineer develops and evaluates stormwater facilities and conveyance or storage systems, performs hydraulic and floodplain analyses, and prepares engineering drawings and civil engineering plans using relevant design software and applicable local, state, and federal standards. The position involves coordinating with project teams and public and private entities, presenting project updates to clients, conducting field investigations, and supporting projects during construction. RK&K describes opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, and offers compensation based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar field.
Four years of experience in Water Resources Engineering.
E.I.T. registration is the minimum requirement.
Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
Ability to work in a diverse and challenging environment, coordinate simultaneous tasks, and coordinate technical matters with public and private entities.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Experience with HEC-RAS and/or PCSWMM.
Experience with Civil3D/ORD.
Experience with Pondpack, HydroCAD, or similar stormwater routing software.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and design stormwater management facilities for municipal and transportation infrastructure projects.
Analyze and model stormwater conveyance systems and storage designs.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic design of culverts, bridges, and dams, and produce engineering drawings for stormwater control BMPs.
Conduct 1D and 2D floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS and PCSWMM.
Attend client meetings, present project status updates, and provide client service focused on quality and timeliness.
Coordinate and work with project managers, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients.
Develop civil engineering plans using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GIS while applying local, state, and federal design standards.
Conduct field investigations to collect data, measurements, photographs, and sketches, and verify surveys as needed.
Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction.