Principle Technical Professional

Why join us?

We are hiring! The Senior Technical Professional (part time position) is an integral part of our Water Team. This position is based out of Los Angeles.   

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.

Provides technical guidance throughout the firm within chosen field of technical expertise.  Serves as chief technical expert on significant projects which include his/her specialty, working under general administrative direction.  Monitors activity and developments within area of specialization and keeps executives informed of such.  Participates in company efforts toward the recruitment, development and utilization of qualified personnel within their discipline.  Upholds professional ethics and standards of conduct.

Provides technical direction throughout the company within field of expertise.

Establishes technical criteria on projects related to field of expertise and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.

Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.

Designs and directs complex research efforts within area of expertise.

Assists management in conducting project review audits involving specialty discipline.

Establishes and disseminates, reviews and updates firmwide professional standards, guidelines and procedures, including computer utilization criteria, investigation and design procedures, and technical quality assurance review guidelines for application to project production. Monitors utilization and compliance by technical staff relative to these standards, documents, guidelines and procedures.

Participates in the development and implementation of in-house technical development programs and coordinates with operating managers to selectively involve appropriate engineering staff in these in-house programs as well as in outside technical development opportunities (conferences, seminars, student coursework, etc.)

Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area. Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field.

Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Salary Range:

$51.56-$85.92 per h

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

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