Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and Team Lead

Why join us?

We are hiring! The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and Team Lead is an integral part of our Water Infrastructure  Team. This position is based out of Los Angeles, California.  

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?

• Developing Technical Engineering Documents including Reports, Specifications, Permits, Cost
• Estimates, Quantities, and Construction Plans
• Participating in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions
• Performing data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations
• Organizing and performing engineering assessments, investigations and planning work
• Assisting with the preparation of hydraulic calculations with an emphasis on both pressure and gravity flow pipeline networks
• Performing quality control, maintaining quality standards in work produced, checking computations or reviews design drawings
• Preparing material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations
• Preparing outlines, reports and/or assigned sections of reports
• Preparing outlines, presentations and/or assigned sections of presentations
• Performing field observations of construction procedures where appropriate
• Supporting the design and development of plans and drawings, including development of preliminary layouts and/or final drawings
• Contributing to the development of specifications and permit applications, and writing miscellaneous reports
• Coordinating with other disciplines as required
• Performing such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
• Upholding engineering ethics and professional standards of conduct
• Work closely with other units of the company to develop marketing and business development strategies to target client and business opportunities in the Southern California area.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering. This level may be achieved with a Bachelor’s degree and four years’ experience since B.S.; three years’ experience since MS. 
• The typical incumbent has 6 to 10 years’ experience since Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong technical writing and communications skills with proficiency in public speaking and presentations are a requirement.
• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary. Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.
• Process, pump station and treatment plant experience is required.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office is required. Experience with Civil 3D and/or Microstation a plus.
• P.E 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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