RK&K · 3 hours ago
Project Engineer III
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRK&K is a full-service engineering and construction management firm, and they are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their Texas Design group in Austin. The role involves utilizing skills in Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Hydrology & Hydraulics Design to deliver complex water resource projects.
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Responsibilities
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and drainage analysis and design to support public works infrastructure projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio
Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including storm water systems, drainage design, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion/sediment control, scour analysis and other related projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager
Utilize software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, MicroStation ORD-DU, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS for design and analysis
Operate as a subject matter expert in water resources design and analysis
Perform stormwater and drainage system analysis and modeling
Floodplain analysis, bridge hydraulics, and scour countermeasure design
Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
Meet and work directly with clients and other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
Prepare construction plans, specifications, design reports, technical memoranda, and miscellaneous contract documents
Work with other disciplines on creative solutions to design challenges
Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Eight (8) to Fifteen (15) years of experience in Civil Water Resources or Transportation Engineering
Experience with TxDTO and/or Texas county/municipality projects
Texas PE license
Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS
Familiarity with SWMM, HEC-RAS, HY-8, TR-55, TR-20, or other related software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Paid time off
Hybrid work (home and office)
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Career Development
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Much Much more!
Company
RK&K
RK&K provides full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management/inspection firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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