Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

RK&K is hiring a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Environmental team in our Virginia Beach, Newport News, or Richmond VA office. In this role, you will work closely with project managers and other team members in performing preliminary engineering evaluations, design, and construction services on a variety of municipal engineering projects improving water and wastewater infrastructure.

Essential Function

• 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
• Preparation and review of 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
• Participate in community outreach tasks
• 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

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
• Engineering in Training Certificate
• 4+ years of increasingly responsible, project experience in the study, design, and construction administration and inspection of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, treatment)
• A self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water and Wastewater Group
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• A 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 is desirable
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or the ability to obtain

Other Duties


This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). 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
• 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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