Project Engineer III

RK&K's Texas Design group is growing! We are hiring a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our team in our Austin, Texas office. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will utilize and advance your skills in Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, and Environmental Restoration and Stabilization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deliver complex projects across RK&K's footprint.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• 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

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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!

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.

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