Senior Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

AtkinsRéalis; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Leaves of absences options

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the Houston area seeks a Senior Design Engineer for Water and Wastewater Linear Infrastructure to support public utility clients across Texas. This hybrid role blends hands‑on design leadership with project management, mentoring engineers, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

You will develop conceptual and final construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, lead client relationships in the Texas region, and contribute to our One Water strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 8–15 years of experience since degree, with 3+ years in PM/supervisory roles.
• Professional Engineer licensure in TX or reciprocity possible within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders; plan and review investigations, models, reports and drawings.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules; manage project budgets.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project management

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Civil3D

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced design Sr. Engineer for our Water/Wastewater Linear Infrastructure projects to support public utility clients throughout Texas. This position is based in the Houston area and offers a flexible hybrid work environment with remote work opportunities, subject to project and client needs. The ideal candidate will have strong technical working knowledge of municipal pipeline design to develop conceptual and final construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The candidate will also have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage design efforts on complex projects. The role includes serving as Project Manager for local projects and studies, with opportunities to provide program management services to key clients. In addition to local assignments, this position offers opportunities to support projects across Texas and the United States, as business needs and project availability allow.

Role

This role is structured to leverage technical strengths while positioning for expanded client relationship management. General type of projects that will be worked on from planning through design and construction include:

• Large Diameter Pipelines (greater than 24-inch in diameter).
• Trenchless (micro tunneling, jack and bore, etc.) designs.
• Pipeline rehabilitation.
• Environmental Assessments.
• Water and sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
• Condition assessment programs.
• Water and sewer relocation.
• Bid and construction phase support.

Your role

• Help shape, win, and deliver the next generation of water and water infrastructure projects across Texas.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with priority clients across the Texas Region and communities.
• Maintain a hands‑on role in project execution while leading multidisciplinary teams delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our One Water Market strategy, planning and delivery.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in the development of design concepts.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders. Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Plan and review the production of engineering investigations, models, planning work, reports, drawings and specifications.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost‑effective solution.
• Analyse technical problems, assess the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devise new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Analyse project dimension and scope and prepare or oversee the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules and job budgets.
• Coordinate work with other project and task managers, guides others on drafting and design of preliminary and final plans, guides others on water infrastructure planning and engineering and preparation of studies/reports.
• Provide quality control and maintain quality standards, check work performed by others.
• Manage projects.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Upholding engineering ethics and professional standards of conduct.

About You

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with minimum 10 years of experience since B.S., 9 years' experience since M.S.
• Excellent Water and/or wastewater design skills and experience.
• The typical incumbent has minimum 8 to 15 years' experience since Bachelor's degree, with at least three of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Good interpersonal skills, technical writing capabilities and well‑developed communication and presentation skills are a requirement. PC skills including Microsoft Office are required. Experience with Autodesk design packages (e.g. Civil3D) a plus.
• Professional Engineer Licensure in TX, or in another state with reciprocity possible to in 6 month period.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 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

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,600 - $155,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Equal opportunity statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.

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