Water Resources Engineer
Rk&K
Design and manage water resources projects for public and private clients.
10d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
Hybrid
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Transportation
Environmental Services
Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Facilities
Corrosion Protection
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Utility Coordination
Site Development
Master Planning
Urban Design
Role
What you would be doing
civil3d modeling
swmm modeling
drainage reporting
stormwater design
hec‑ras modeling
project management
- Develop civil engineering plans and associated deliverables using Autodesk Civil3D, MicroStation, GeoPak and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
- Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the Project Manager
- Provide office and site visit support for assigned and prospective projects
- Watershed / Drainage Basin modeling and analysis utilizing either EPA SWMM or PCSWMM software packages
- Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations
- Participate in client meetings and related coordination for ongoing projects as well as project pursuits.
- Deliver world class solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector water resources customers
- Stream restoration analysis and design
- Perform H&H design of stormwater control BMPs and produce engineering drawings with SCMs for culverts, bridges, and dams
- Lead project tasks, including management of task scope, schedule, budget, and personnel/subcontractors with minimal oversight
- Provide mentoring and quality review to junior engineering personnel within the Nashville office as well as within other offices throughout the company
- Perform modeling of complex riverine systems and existing watersheds / storm sewer networks, and develop recommended improvement alternatives
- Develop necessary documentation and preliminary modeling, analysis, and due diligence in support of project pursuits
- 2-dimensional stream system modeling, analysis, and design utilizing either HEC-RAS 2D or SMS w/ SRH-2D software packages
- 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
What you bring
civil engineering
pe
hec-ras
hec-hms
arcgis
project management
- Closed storm system analysis and design
- Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills required
- Candidate will work in a diverse and challenging environment and must be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks and have the ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities
- Experience with FEMA procedures, regulations, and coordination, including map revisions, no-rise certifications, etc.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Experience performing task/project management activities on small- to medium-sized projects
- Four (4) - Seven (7) years of experience in water resources engineering
- Experience with CAD, Microstation/ORD, ArcGIS and ESRI software
- Exceptional knowledge of commonly-used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends
- Professional Engineering Registration (PE) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain Tennessee license through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
- Floodplain analysis, mapping, and flood mitigation
- Ability to work both collaboratively/in a team environment and independently, with a strong attention to detail and focus on quality
- Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS (1D) software
- Experience performing field work for in support of various water resources projects
- Experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings for projects located within Tennessee (for TDOT and/or local municipality clients)
- Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Paid time off
- Health , dental , vision , life and disability insurances
- Tuition reimbursement
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Company
Overview
Founded 1923
Year of Origin
The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.
Revenue $308M
Annual Revenue
Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.
ENR Top 100
U.S. Design Ranking
Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.
- Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
- Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
- Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
- Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
- Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
- Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
- low key, low ego.
- we sweat the small stuff.
- teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
- our people are our greatest asset.
- agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
- creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
- we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.
2023
First Annual Sustainability Report
Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.
- Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
- Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
- Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
- Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
- Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
- “Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.
135+ Members
Women’s Leadership Forum
Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.
35+ Sessions
Professional Development
The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.
4.0/5 Rating
Glassdoor D&I Score
The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.
- Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
- DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
- Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.
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