Project Engineer, Water Resources
Company: RK&K
Role summary
Project Engineer, Water Resources is a full-time role at RK&K in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-03. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Project Engineer, Water Resources
- Company
- RK&K
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-03
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a growing Water Resources team, working on diverse DOT and Municipal projects. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals across the company, making a real impact.
Job description
RK&K is currently hiring a motivated Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Nashville, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. On our Water Resources team, you will bring your experience to support multiple DOT and Municipal projects, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals throughout our entire company.
Types of water resources projects include, but are not limited to:
Riverine system hydraulics & hydrology (H&H)
Floodplain analysis, mapping, and flood mitigation
Scour modeling
Watershed planning and studies
Roadway topline drainage system analysis and design
Stormwater management system design
Erosion and sediment control
Stream restoration analysis and design
Green infrastructure design
Essential Functions
Deliver world class solutions to our existing portfolio of public/private sector water resources customers
Proactively deliver a wide range of water resource projects in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget set by the Project Manager
Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness
Lead project tasks, including management and execution of task scope, schedule, budget, and personnel/subcontractors with minimal oversight
Report to a Senior Project Manager; meet and work directly with other design team members, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients
Provide office and site visit support for assigned and prospective projects
Develop necessary documentation and preliminary modeling, analysis, and due diligence in support of project pursuits
Perform modeling of complex riverine systems and existing watersheds / storm sewer networks, and develop recommended improvement alternatives
Perform detailed H&H design of stormwater control BMPs and produce engineering deliverables with SCMs for culverts, bridges, and dams
Prepare clear and concise drainage reports and hydraulic memoranda documenting analysis approach, findings, and recommendations
Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards to lead the development of civil engineering plans and associated deliverables using Autodesk Civil3D, MicroStation/ORD, GeoPak, and GIS
Actively participate in client meetings and related coordination for ongoing projects as well as project pursuits.
Provide mentoring and quality review to junior engineering personnel within the Nashville office as well as within other offices throughout the company
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Four (4) – Seven (7) years of experience in water resources engineering
Experience with CAD, MicroStation/ORD, ArcPro and other ESRI software
Analysis and design of closed storm sewer systems utilizing ORD Drainage software package
Floodplain analysis utilizing HEC-RAS (1D) software
Hydrologic analysis utilizing HEC-HMS software
Exceptional knowledge of commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic computational methodologies and analysis tools/trends
Experience related to hydraulic analysis of riverine systems and culvert/bridge stream crossings for projects located within Tennessee (for TDOT and/or local municipality clients)
Experience with FEMA procedures, regulations, and coordination, including map revisions, no-rise certifications, etc.
Experience performing field work in support of various water resources projects
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills required
Ability to work both collaboratively/in a team environment and independently, with a strong attention to detail and focus on quality
Candidate should be capable of working on and coordinating simultaneous tasks and have the ability to coordinate technical matters with public and private entities
Professional Engineering Registration (PE) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain Tennessee license through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience performing task/project management and delegation activities on small- to medium-sized projects
2-dimensional stream system modeling, analysis, and design utilizing either HEC-RAS 2D or SMS w/ SRH-2D software packages
Watershed / Drainage Basin modeling and analysis utilizing either EPA SWMM or PCSWMM software packages
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
Matching 401(k) plan
Student Loan Retirement Match Program
Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Career Development
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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