Water Resources Engineer, P.E.

RK&K is currently hiring a Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Washington DC. As a Project Engineer you will utilize and advance your skills in design, modeling, green infrastructure, flooding/drainage, stormwater management, hydrology & hydraulics design and modeling, and environmental stabilization/restoration.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for an avenue to lead, manage complex projects and mentor 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
• Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors 

 Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of four (4) 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)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

 Preferred qualifications

• Experience with DDOT, VDOT, County and municipality projects

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.