Senior Water Resources Engineer
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- Raleigh
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AtkinsRealis seeks a highly motivated and team-oriented Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC office. AtkinsRealis supports NCDOT and various municipalities on their transportation projects, which includes but are not limited to roadway improvements, bridge replacements, culvert replacements, transit, rail, and aviation. You will help with the design and analysis of open and closed storm drainage systems for linear transportation projects, hydraulic culvert/bridge design, stormwater best management practices, permitting, and develop erosion and sediment pollution control design plans.
You will occasionally support fieldwork such as verifying existing conditions and site inspections. Design work tasks will involve the use of various hydraulic and hydrology engineering and modeling software such as HEC-Ras as well as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software.
Under direction, provides the expertise of a seasoned engineer to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as individual researcher or technical specialist. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.
Performs project design, sketching design concepts to be developed by junior engineers, CAD designers or technicians. Plans and reviews the production of engineering drawings and specifications. - Plans and reviews the production of engineering investigations or planning work.
Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution. Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions. Analyzes project dimension and scope and prepares or oversees the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets. Coordinates work with project manager and guides junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
Is responsible for quality control, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, and checking computations or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others. May occasionally manage projects. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Salary Range $120K-160K
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Proven technical writing and communication skills. Incumbent may be eligible for project management training.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
P.E. license is required.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
At AtkinsRéalis, 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!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Expected compensation range is between $120K-160K annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
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