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Senior FEMA Water Resources Engineer/ Lead Project Manager

  1. Water
  2. Denver, Atlanta, Austin
R-071538

Why join us?

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRealis 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.

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated project manager to join our Water Resources Group as a Senior Water Engineer/Project Manager. This position can be based out of any of US hub offices including : Atlanta, Denver, Austin, Kansas City or Raleigh, and others.

How will you contribute to the team?

A strong candidate for this role will possess full competency in conventional water resources engineering work, bring a broad understanding of drainage and stormwater concepts and have proven leadership skills. This individual must be competent in the project management of FEMA, CTP, DOT and municipal projects, with an emphasis on hydrologic/hydraulic analyses and design methods and techniques. The ideal candidate is able to manage multiple projects and multi-faceted design teams concurrently. Project work will include stormwater, roadway and utility design and complex hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design projects. Successful candidates will provide technical oversight to senior and junior staff and work collaboratively with other departments to complete projects in a timely manner. The candidate will also assist in preparing project proposals and creating and delivering presentations to existing and potential clients. Deep familiarity with CADD software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD and MicroStation and ORD is required. GIS experience associated with water resources and storm sewer analysis is preferable. Strong candidates are able to independently make sound engineering decisions, develop design plans, write design specifications and prepare technical reports.


Job Duties

Under direction, applies full competency in conventional engineering work and broad knowledge of precedents in specialty area. On design assignments, understands how to clearly convey the design intent to engineering drawings and specifications. On assignments involving engineering investigations and planning work, has a firm grasp of the fundamentals of engineering processes and their application to operating systems. On projects involving engineering services related to construction activities, has developed a thorough understanding of construction methods and the manner in which engineering drawings and specifications are translated into the constructed product. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with four years' experience since B.S.; three years’ experience since M.S. Incumbents typically have six to ten years' experience since Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Good technical writing, computer and communications skills. May be eligible to receive project management training.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

P.E. license is required.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Group Insurance
  • PTO plus two Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
  • Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
  • A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

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

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.snclavalin.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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