Senior Water Resources Engineer/Group Lead

Job Description

Why join us?

We have a large portfolio of work in our backlog for our Atlanta Water Resources group and we are growing. We are looking for a highly-motivated  and technically savvy Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead the existing group and oversee its growth.

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE

A strong candidate for this role will need to demonstrate full competency in conventional engineering work and broad knowledge of precedents in water resources. This individual must be competent in performing water resources engineering work and demonstrate a broad knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design methods. Specifically supporting Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MicroStation, Inroads AutoCAD Civil 3D, highway drainage design, and floodplain analysis. GIS experience associated with water resources and 2-D modeling experience is also preferable. A strong candidate will be able to independently make sound preliminary engineering decisions, develop water resource design plans, write design specifications, and plan technical reports.

How will you contribute to the team?

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.

• Will lead and manage existing water resources group in the Atlanta office.
• Performs preliminary engineering design and/or reviews the design and drafting work of junior engineers, designers, or drafters.
• Works with external clients at progress meetings and throughout project to meet client needs, project schedules, goals, and deadlines.
• Prepares cost and man-hour estimates, job budgets and schedules.
• Performs quality control and guidance of junior staff related to hydrologic and hydraulic models or methods.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of final plans and design reports and submits them for approval.
• Conducts or oversees personnel involved in engineering investigations and planning work.
• Coordinates work with other engineers and professionals within and outside own discipline, and with support services staff.
• May manage or assist in the management of projects.

What will you contribute?

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Engineers with ten years’ experience since B.S. or nine years since M.S. Typical incumbent has over 12 years of experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong technical writing and communications skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

• PE license is required.

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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