Municipal Water Resources Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Municipal Water Resources Engineer to join their Dallas, Texas office. This role involves performing detailed design and analysis related to water resources engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and leading design teams in the production of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in water resources, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with municipal and agency guidelines while contributing to the company's mission of building a better world for the planet and its people.

Responsibilities

• Completes new or revises existing hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses that conform to municipal/Agency guidelines and specifications.
• Completes floodplain mapping using results from hydraulic analyses along with digital terrain data.
• Develops Technical Engineering Documents including Reports, Specifications, Permits, Cost Estimates, Quantities, and Construction Plans.
• 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 analysis and reviews the design and drafting work of junior engineers, designers, or drafters.
• Works with external clients at progress meetings and throughout the project to meet client needs, project schedules, goals, and deadlines.
• Performs quality control, guidance, and oversight of junior staff related to H&H models or methods.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of final plans and design 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.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills.
• May serve as technical lead on projects with direct oversight of design staff.
• Helps mentor junior staff.
• May manage or assist in the management of projects.
• Assists with supervision of multidiscipline teams with staff of varying experience.
• Regularly meets and corresponds with clients, subconsultants, contractors, or project stakeholders.
• Supports business development activities from identification of opportunities to preparing proposals and making presentations to clients.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (preferably Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources).
• Ten to fourteen years' experience since bachelor's degree or nine years' experience since M.S.
• Proven technical writing and communication skills.
• Active in Professional Organizations preferred (i.e., ASCE, ASFPM, TFMA, etc.).
• Local working experience in DFW metroplex or adjacent regions is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in public speaking and presentations.
• Knowledge and experience with HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), 2-D hydraulic modeling.
• P.E License in TX is required (or ability to obtain reciprocity from another state).
• CFM certification is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of flood control infrastructure, including detention basin, open channel, and gravity pipes.
• Direct design and floodplain management experience.
• Knowledge of municipal/Agency design guidelines and specifications.

Benefits

• 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)
• Learning and development programs
• Training and career pathing opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around various demographics
• Employee-funded Foundation with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.