Project Delivery Leader, Water Resources

RK&K is hiring a Water Resources Project Delivery Leader to join our successful and growing Nashville, TN office.   

Essential Functions

As a Water Resources Project Manager with RK&K your responsibilities will include design and overall management of drainage studies, design, layout and analysis of open and closed storm drainage systems for linear transportation projects, hydraulic flood studies, stormwater management, and erosion control design including:     

• Design and analysis of storm drainage systems
• Design and analysis of Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs)
• Design of Sediment and Erosion Control Best Management Practices (BMPs) 
• Preparation of environmental permit drawings
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications 
• Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS software 
• FEMA floodplain analysis and compliance
• Design for municipal, State, and TN DOT water resources projects 

Required Skills and Experience

• 4-year degree from an ABET accredited civil/environmental engineering program (or related program)   
• 15-20 years of water resources design experience Licensure as a TN Licensed EngineerWorking knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulics principles   
• Proficiency communicating technical information with staff and clients  
• Able to work closely with other design disciplines to determine most practical solutions,   
• Experience with common CAD and water resources modeling software including HEC-RAS, ORD Drainage, GEOPAK Drainage, and PCSWMM
• Experience completing stormwater and or transportation projects for State DOTs and local municipalities
• 2-dimensional stream system modeling, analysis, and design utilizing either HEC-RAS 2D or SMS w/ SRH-2D software packages  

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Experience training and mentoring junior staff
• Experience managing engineering design and production
• Experience with Tennessee Department of Transportation projects 

This position affords you the opportunity to fully engage to solve complex problems, provide technical evaluation, and be an integral team member for the design and analysis of water resources projects.     

Our success is due to the hard work and dedication of our employees and this position, along with all RK&K opportunities gives you the chance to continually expand your capabilities through hands on career development and various professional training, certification opportunities.   

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 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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