Engineer I - Water/Wastewater

Our Water/Wastewater team in Philadelphia is looking for an Engineer I to join their team. In this role you will perform design and project delivery for water/wastewater projects, including water distribution, sewage collection systems, sewer separation, water and sewer treatment facilities and pumping stations. This is an opportunity to work with a team of experienced project managers in a truly collaborative environment to support our municipal clients.

Essential duties:

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water and wastewater pipelines, treatment facilities and pumping stations
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Support field testing and investigations when required
• Support construction projects with office engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders) when required
• Prepare design calculations and drawings for incidental services to water / wastewater projects such as design of ADA Compliant curb ramps and street reconstruction grading.
• Provide technical marketing support during the procurement of key projects as requested.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines, such as cost estimators, GIS, designers, and other engineers

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
• Zero to two years of experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater conveyance and facilities infrastructure (pipelines, force mains, and pump stations)
• AutoCAD and Microstation experience preferred.
• A self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting our Water and Wastewater Group
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint

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
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development

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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Salary Range: $36.25-38.00/hr.