Senior Water Resources Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

EAP and recognition programs

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Henderson, NV to lead design for flood control, highway drainage, and stormwater master planning. You will model hydrology/hydraulics, review investigations, and prepare estimates while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with project managers.

The role requires a B.S. or M.S. in civil engineering, a P.E. license, and strong communication skills. Experience in arid-region design is preferred, with opportunities for project leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering required; seven years with B.S. or six years with M.S.
• P.E. license is required.
• Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic design in arid regions, preferably Southern Nevada.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers in developing design concepts.
• Plan and review production of investigations, planning work, drawings and specs.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for projects, weighing alternatives.
• Analyze technical problems and devise new approaches and solutions.
• Analyze project scope and prepare cost, manpower estimates and schedules.
• Coordinate work with project managers and guide drafting and design in plans.
• Provide quality control and maintain standards; check others' work.
• Occasionally manage projects.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

CADD competency

Hydrologic design

Hydraulic design

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

Autodesk

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Henderson, NV office. This position reports to the Water Resources Technical Manager in Henderson, NV. The Senior Water Resources Engineer, under direction, provides professional expertise in flood control engineering & design, highway drainage, stormwater/flood control master planning, hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, and FEMA CLOMR/LOMR submittals.

Your role

• Lead and mentor junior engineers in the development of design concepts.
• Plan and review the production of engineering investigations, planning work, drawings and specifications.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution.
• Analyze technical problems, assess the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devise new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Analyze project dimension and scope, and prepare or oversee the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules and job budgets.
• Coordinate work with project managers, guides others on drafting and design of preliminary and final plans.
• Provide quality control and maintain quality standards, check work performed by others.
• Occasionally manage projects.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

About You

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with seven years' experience since B.S.; six years' experience since M.S.
• Understanding and competency of CADD (Autodesk and MicroStation).
• Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic design principles and applications in arid regions, preferably in Southern Nevada.
• Good technical writing, computer and verbal communications skills.
• May be eligible to receive project management training.
• P.E. license is required.

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
• 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
• and 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.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $125,000 - $138,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location

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

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