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RK&K seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead and deliver water resources projects, including drainage, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, watershed studies, erosion control, and stream restoration. The role includes technical design and analysis, permitting, project planning and management, coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and construction support. The engineer may also provide staff augmentation services at local public-sector client facilities.
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We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our team working in the following areas: Drainage/Stormwater Management; Erosion and Sediment Control; Hydrology/Hydraulics Modeling/Design; Watershed Studies; and Stream Restoration for various exciting projects throughout RK&K's project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead, manage, and deliver complex projects across RK&K's footprint, assist in the advancement into an identified growth market, and grow into a Discipline Team leadership position. Essential Functions 1. Develop, evaluate, and design stormwater management facilities to support public works, commercial, industrial, or residential infrastructure projects across RK&K's vast portfolio 2. Operate as a subject matter expert in water resources design and analysis 3. Prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects 4. Develop project scope, schedule and budgets, lead projects, and manage subcontractors 5. Prepare construction plans, specifications, design reports, technical memoranda, and miscellaneous contract documents 6. Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges 7. Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including drainage design, flood studies, watershed plans, erosion/sediment control plans, scour analysis, outfall stabilization/ stream restoration plans, and other related projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager. 8. Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness. 9. Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients. 10. Develop civil engineering plans using MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards 11. Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction 12. Develop detailed project analysis and prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects 13. Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors Required Education, Skills and Experience 1. BS. in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field 2. 8-12 years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources or transportation engineering 3. Pennsylvania PE or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire 4. Experience with MicroStation/AutoCAD and GIS 5. Candidates will work in a diverse and challenging environment and must: 6. Be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks, 7. Have ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities, and 8. Be capable and willing to provide in-house staff augmentation services to local public-sector clients at their facilities on a part-time or full-time basis. Preferred Skills and Experience 1. Experience with Microstation OpenRoads 2. Experience with HEC-RAS modelling software. 3. Pennsylvania experience 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. Other Duties This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required of the employee. Other duties are assigned as required. What We Offer RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professio al growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including: 1. Paid time off 2. Matching 401(k) plan 3. Student Loan Retirement Match Program 4. Paid Holidays 5. Tuition reimbursement 6. Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances 7. Paid parental leave 8. Wellness programs and employee resource groups 9. Career Development 10. 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. Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today! RK&K IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - RK&K ensures non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website www.varelay.org. If you need more information on special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual with our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at: 410-728-2900
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