Engineer II – Wastewater Treatment

RK&K’s experienced, growing Water/Wastewater Group, within one of the nation’s top consulting firms, is seeking to hire a Municipal Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer to work from our Virginia Beach office. In this role, you will work closely with team members to assist with the evaluation and planning, design and construction phase engineering administration services on a variety of wastewater projects.

Essential Function

• Complete designs for upgrades and expansions to municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
• Prepare design calculations, process flow diagrams and costs estimates for wastewater projects
• Conduct technical evaluations of various unit processes and equipment to support planning and design related to wastewater systems
• Preparation and review of technical memoranda, engineering reports, presentations, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Work directly with the owner, designer, project engineers and contractors.
• Exceed client expectations for quality, schedule and budget
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, workshops and incorporate client feedback into design documents
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of contract specifications, standards, etc.

Required Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2 + years of demonstrated experience working with a multi-disciplined engineering team to develop construction plans and specifications for unit processes in liquid and solids wastewater treatment
• Demonstrated ability to perform hydraulic, mass balance, tank sizing and other wastewater calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to complete contract documents for wastewater projects.
• Self-motivated, able to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget
• Ability to deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interest in wastewater treatment process design
• Passion for quality work and client service

Preferred Skills and Experience

• EIT certification
• Experience working with municipalities in the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania regions

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 our clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned our reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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