Drainage Engineer

RK&K is currently hiring an Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Richmond VA. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. On our Water Resources team, you will support multiple VDOT 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: 

• Closed storm system analysis and open channel designs 

• Stormwater management facility design 

• Erosion and sediment control design 

• Green infrastructure design 

• Riverine system hydraulics & hydrology 

• Floodplain analysis, mapping, and flood mitigation 

• Watershed planning and studies 

Essential Functions

• 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 

• 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 

• Assist with the development of 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 

• Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations 

• Assist with civil engineering plans development using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, and GIS. 

• Proactively grow in experience to lead tasks.  

Required Skills and Experience  

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biological Systems Engineering 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Teams) 

• Coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engineering, and/or Urban Hydraulics and Hydrology 

• Experience with Autcad Civil3D and/or Microstation/ORD 

• One (1) – Three (3) years of experience in water resources engineering 

• Knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends 

• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Ability to work both collaboratively/in a team environment and independently 

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Experience with BMP routing software such as Pondpack 

• Experience with hydraulic design software such as HY-8 and Ensoftec 

• Experience performing field work for in support of various water resources projects 

• Experience with ArcGIS and ESRI software 

• Project experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings 

• Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS  software 

• Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software 

• Engineer in Training (EIT)  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What We Offer 

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Paid time off 

• Hybrid work (home and office) 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Health , dental , vision , life and disability insurances 

• Matching 401(k) plan 

• Paid Holidays 

• Much Much more! 

Why RK&K? 

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.  What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward. 

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