Water Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•San Diego, CA
•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Engineer to join our California Water Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA. In this role, you will assist in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings for water resources and/or water infrastructure projects, potentially supervising the production of these drawings. You will also prepare and assemble specifications, conduct engineering investigations, and participate in evaluating feasibility of alternate solutions. Additionally, you will prepare assigned sections of reports, participate in projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings, assist in recordkeeping and generating progress reports, observe construction procedures, and collect samples for quality control testing. You will also prepare material for reports and permit applications, perform engineering calculations, and conduct field observations of construction where appropriate.

Requirements

  • 0-2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field.
  • Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
  • Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Experience with Excel and Power BI is preferred.
  • Engineer-In-Training certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings for water resources and/or water infrastructure projects.
  • Supervise the production of engineering drawings.
  • Prepare and assemble specifications.
  • Conduct engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks.
  • Collect and analyze data using established procedures.
  • Perform routine calculations.
  • Participate in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
  • Prepare assigned sections of reports.
  • Participate on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications.
  • Assist in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports.
  • Observe relatively simple construction procedures.
  • Collect samples for quality control testing.
  • Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
  • Perform engineering calculations.
  • Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.

Benefits

  • Enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience
  • Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
  • Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
  • Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
  • Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
  • Additional learning and development programs
  • Training
  • Career opportunities
  • Highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leaves of absences options
  • Flexible work options
  • Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Voluntary benefits
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