Engineer - Water Resources at Rk&K in Baltimore, MD | USD38-47 | Kablio

Role

Description

drainage design

gis planning

permit applications

project management

client liaison

water design

Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including drainage design, stormwater management, flood studies, watershed plans, erosion and sediment control, scour analysis, outfall stabilization/ stream restoration, and other related projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager
Develop civil engineering plans using MicroStation, GeoPak/OpenRoads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
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 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
Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subconsultants
Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
Develop, evaluate, and design water resource elements to support public works infrastructure and ecological restoration projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic region

Requirements

hec‑ras

microstation

autocad

gis

eit

pe

2 + years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources, environmental or transportation engineering
Experience with TR-55, TR-20, HY-8, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), GISHydro, HydroCAD
Be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks,
Candidates will work in a diverse and challenging environment and must:
Experience with CADD (MicroStation/AutoCAD) and GIS
4 + years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources, environmental or transportation engineering
Be capable and willing to provide in-house staff augmentation services to local public-sector clients at their facilities on a part time basis..
BS in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field
Experience with Microstation OpenRoads
Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic software
Experience with public sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic area
Have ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities, and
EIT Certification
PE license or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Benefits

Hybrid work
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Career Development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us

Role

Description

drainage design

gis planning

permit applications

project management

client liaison

water design

Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including drainage design, stormwater management, flood studies, watershed plans, erosion and sediment control, scour analysis, outfall stabilization/ stream restoration, and other related projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager
Develop civil engineering plans using MicroStation, GeoPak/OpenRoads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
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 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
Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subconsultants
Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
Develop, evaluate, and design water resource elements to support public works infrastructure and ecological restoration projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic region

Requirements

hec‑ras

microstation

autocad

gis

eit

pe

2 + years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources, environmental or transportation engineering
Experience with TR-55, TR-20, HY-8, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), GISHydro, HydroCAD
Be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks,
Candidates will work in a diverse and challenging environment and must:
Experience with CADD (MicroStation/AutoCAD) and GIS
4 + years of experience in a similar role - civil water resources, environmental or transportation engineering
Be capable and willing to provide in-house staff augmentation services to local public-sector clients at their facilities on a part time basis..
BS in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar field
Experience with Microstation OpenRoads
Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic software
Experience with public sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic area
Have ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities, and
EIT Certification
PE license or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Benefits

Hybrid work
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Career Development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us