Careers

Water Resources Lead

Environment and Water • Baltimore

Join Our Team

RK&K is currently hiring a leader in water resources and project management in Baltimore, MD. As a Manager at RK&K you will lead multiple public and private sector projects, clients, and a team of experienced engineers and designers across our entire portfolio. Projects include, but are not limited to: green infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, watershed, BMP, stormwater, environmental restoration and stabilization, and hydraulics/hydrology. 

Essential Function

  • Lead, develop, and deliver world class design solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector water resources customers
  • Maintain, develop, and enhance customer relationships while marketing RK&K services in water resources 
  • Mentor, build, and develop a team of highly skilled engineers and future project managers
  • Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects including stream restoration, scour analysis, stormwater management, green infrastructure, flood studies, watershed plans, and erosion/sediment control, in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the project manager.
  • Develop, evaluate complex stormwater management facilities to support commercial, industrial, residential, or public works infrastructure projects across RK&K’s vast portfolio
  • Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
  • Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
  • Serve as subject matter expert on civil engineering plans and design reviews in: AutoDesk Civil3D, MicroStation, In Roads and GIS while applying knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards
  • Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction
  • Detail project analysis and prepare permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water resources projects
  • Lead tasks, plan budgets, manage subcontractors 

Required Skills and Experience

  • Twelve (12) + years of experience in environmental stormwater and stream project management
  • Excellent Communication skills and attention to details with a team-work attitude is a must
  • Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications
  • Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS software
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS 

Required Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering (or similar)
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Maryland or neighboring State

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with DE/MD/PA County and municipality projects 
  • MS4/TMDL credit experience 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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
  • 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.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!

 

Salary range: $63.11- $69.77 per hour


Rummel, Klepper and Kahl, LLP ensures nondiscrimination for employment in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact our Human Resources office at (410) 728-2900 for further assistance.

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