Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About the role
The Water/Wastewater Project Engineer will be part of the Environmental team based in Virginia Beach, Newport News, or Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and costs estimates for water and wastewater projects
- Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
- Prepare and review technical memoranda, engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
- Direct and assist with the development of project staff and collaboration with subconsultants
- Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
- Support field testing and investigations
- Manage construction projects with office engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, change orders, site visits and coordination with inspection personnel)
- Provide construction inspection and administration of water/wastewater pipeline, pumping, storage and treatment facility construction projects
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients, project teams including other engineering disciplines, designers and subconsultants
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
- Engineering in Training Certificate
- Self-starter, versatile, and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water and Wastewater Group
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- Solution minded individual with an appetite for problem solving
- Demonstrated proficiency in the documentation, organization and presentation of project data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Professional Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and REVIT
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or the ability to obtain
Benefits
Attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
What We Offer
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
Why RK&K?
As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward. Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!