Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 professionals bringing the value of strategic thinking to our land development, transportation, energy, and water clients. We serve our clients through a commitment to technical excellence across our portfolio of professional services, while always acting with integrity and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. Offices are located throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Connecticut, and the company completes projects around the country.
Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning planning, engineering, and environmental projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.
The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking a
Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to work in our
New York City office. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of a broad range of resiliency, green infrastructure, flood reduction projects for both our municipal and private sector clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of New York.
Job Responsibilities: - Lead/support the planning, design of climate resilience and adaptation projects including stormwater resiliency and drainage projects in NYC and the Metropolitan Area.
- Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for the following types of projects:
- Right-of-way green infrastructure
- Stormwater management facilities
- Storm sewer and other drainage improvements
- Perform analyses and prepare reports for the following types of assignments:
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling
- Floodplain mapping
- Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment
- Other types of projects related to resiliency and stormwater drainage, as needed.
- Lead/support project management responsibilities including managing discrete tasks, project schedule and budget.
- Lead/support construction administration responsibilities including periodic site visits to active construction sites.
- Provide direction, delegation and training to junior staff.
Essential Requirements:- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
- 5-10 years of experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential.
- Experience with NYC DDC/DEP projects
- Familiarity with Hydraulic & Hydrologic modeling
- Familiarity with ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro
- NYS PE or ability to obtain NYS Licensure within 6-12 months of hire.
- Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Superior attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
Compensation will range from $85K to $120K, and commensurate with experience.
AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
