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RK&K
Water Resources Lead
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What they do
A Water Resource Specialist samples water, analyzes samples, and provides information on environmental or health risks. Assists local and state governments with planning and watershed resource management. May specialize as an environmental scientist. May work as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator.
$107,144 / year median in Utah
Job Description
RK&K is currently hiring a leader in water resources and project management in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Functions 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 Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental stormwater and stream project management
Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering (or similar)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of UT or neighboring State
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 Preferred Skills and Experience 12 plus years of experience in environmental stormwater and stream project management