Senior Water Resources/ Drainage Engineer

Senior Water Resources/ Drainage Engineer

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to work on transportation-related projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and analysis, schematic drainage design and riverine hydraulics. This person will mentor junior staff and review engineering calculations, perform field observations, prepare develop or perform quality control review of drainage analyses and closed conduit and open channel design. This individual must be competent in performing water resources engineering work and demonstrate a broad knowledge of transportation-related hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design methods.

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.

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.
Performs preliminary engineering design and/or reviews the design and drafting work of junior engineers, designers or drafters.
Works with internal 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/hydraulic models or methods.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of final plans and 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.
May perform other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
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 seven years of experience since B.S. or 6 years since M.S. Typical incumbent has ten to fourteen years of experience.
Good technical writing and communications skills. May be eligible to receive project management training.
Experience and familiarity with the following programs is required: ArcGIS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Microstation.
Experience with the following programs is preferred but not necessary: Geopak, Inroads Storm & Sanitary, EPA-SWMM, AutoCAD. The qualified candidate is proficient in schematic drainage design and riverine hydraulics.
P.E. license is required (Texas preferred).
CFM and TxDOT pre-certified is preferred.
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!

Information

• Location: Austin, United States

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Drainage
• Irrigation and Drainage
• Water Supply & Drainage