Civil Engineer, Water Resources
RK&K is currently hiring a Water Resources Engineers (EIT) to join our team in Washington DC. As a Civil Engineer on our Water Resources team, you will utilize and advance your skills in Green Infrastructure, Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, and Environmental Restoration and Stabilization. This is an excellent opportunity for Jr./Mid Level Engineers.
What you'll do:
- Develop, evaluate design stormwater management facilities to support commercial, industrial, residential, or public works infrastructure projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio
- Develop water system analysis and modeling for water system and storage design
- Floodplain analysis using HEC-RAS
- Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including river and stream remediation, shoreline stabilization including living shorelines, stream crossings, scour analysis, storm water systems, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion/sediment control, in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager.
- Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
- 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.
- Develop civil engineering plans using AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, GeoPak and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
- Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
- Detail project analysis and prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects
Required Skills and Experience
- (1) one to (3) three years experience in Water Resources Engineering/Design
- Excellent Communication skills and attention to details with a team-work attitude is a must
- Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications,
- Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS software,
- Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS
Required Education and Certifications
- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or the ability to obtain in 6 months
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with DDOT, VDOT, County and municipality projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6 months
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.
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EEO Statement
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