Water Resources Lead

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Water Resources Lead in Baltimore, Maryland, to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of public- and private-sector water resources projects. The role leads client relationships and complex project delivery, mentors and develops experienced engineers, project managers, and designers, and supports the growth of RK&K’s water resources practice while ensuring quality, technical excellence, and client service. Projects may include green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, watershed planning, BMP design, stormwater management, environmental restoration and stabilization, stream restoration, and hydraulics and hydrology. The position provides senior oversight of complex design solutions and projects, including stream restoration, scour analysis, stormwater management, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion and sediment control. It is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, and provides technical oversight of stormwater management facilities for commercial, industrial, residential, transportation, and public works projects. The role also serves as a client and project-team advisor, supports construction, oversees analyses and permitting documentation, and leads project teams and technical assignments. The Water Resources Lead collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, project managers and engineers, technical staff, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients. The role supports strategic planning, business development, proposals, and pursuits to expand the practice and RK&K’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. RK&K offers career advancement and professional growth, an award-winning collaborative culture, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role is hybrid, with work from home and office. The advertised pay range is $70.00–$85.00 per hour; final compensation depends on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, environmental stormwater, stream restoration, and project or program management.
Demonstrated leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects and teams.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a similar field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Maryland or a neighboring state, with ability to obtain Maryland licensure as required.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to lead project teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and advise clients.
Extensive experience developing, reviewing, and delivering construction plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and permitting documentation.
Strong knowledge of floodplain analysis and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, including experience with HEC-RAS.
Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and GIS, and ability to provide senior-level technical oversight and design review.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and project delivery.
Ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development, proposals, and pursuits.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, county, municipal, and other public-sector clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Extensive knowledge of MS4/TMDL requirements and crediting strategies.
Success developing client relationships, winning work, and expanding water resources services in existing and new markets.
Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams and mentoring project managers and emerging leaders.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership and oversight for development and delivery of complex, high-quality water resources design solutions.
Lead strategic client engagement, maintain and expand customer relationships, identify opportunities, and support growth and marketing of water resources services.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical professionals, and support succession planning and development of future leaders.
Oversee complex water resources projects, including stream restoration, scour analysis, stormwater management, green infrastructure, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion and sediment control; manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
Provide senior technical oversight for evaluation and design of stormwater management facilities for commercial, industrial, residential, transportation, and public works projects.
Advise clients and project teams while ensuring technical excellence, quality, responsiveness, and timely delivery.
Collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, design staff, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients to advance projects from planning through design and construction.
Serve as a senior technical resource for civil engineering plans and design reviews using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and GIS, applying local, state, and federal design standards.
Provide senior-level construction support, including office coordination, site visits, issue resolution, and collaboration with contractors and clients.
Direct complex project analyses and oversee preparation of permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory and oversight agencies.
Lead project teams and major technical assignments; develop and manage budgets and schedules; oversee subcontractors and subconsultants; and identify and mitigate project risks.
Support strategic planning, business development, proposal development, and pursuit activities to expand the water resources practice and strengthen RK&K’s Mid-Atlantic presence.