Senior Project Engineer - Drainage

Location: Lakeland or Tampa, Florida

About the Role

As a Stormwater Engineer at RK&K, you will support local and statewide efforts in stormwater management and drainage design with an emphasis on scour, hydrology, and hydraulics for transportation-related projects. You will be responsible for the planning, designing, and implementation of effective drainage systems to ensure efficient conveyance and management of stormwater.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver industry-leading stormwater management strategies for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines
• Conduct drainage design activities, including the analysis of existing drainage systems, designing new drainage systems and ditches, and creating appropriate plans
• Utilize hydraulic modeling software such as ICPR4, SWMM, and HEC-RAS
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations related to drainage design and stormwater management
• Prepare permit sketches, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates as needed
• Perform scour analysis
• Perform field investigations to collect data, take field measurements, photographs, sketches, and verifying surveys
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Eight (8) years of experience as a Civil Engineer supporting transportation projects
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Florida
• Advanced knowledge of drainage design, H&H modeling, and stormwater management
• Proficient with industry software: MicroStation, HEC-RAS, Civil3D, ICPR, FDOT Connect/OpenRoads Designer
• Experience supporting Florida Department of Transportation and other local Florida agencies

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

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