Wastewater Engineer

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Career development

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. seeks an entry-level Wastewater Engineer to support planning, design, and production of drawings for water infrastructure projects. You will assist with data collection, calculations, and reporting under supervision.

Opportunities exist to supervise drawing production and contribute to field observations. Minimum 0–2 years of related work; ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Excel and Power BI preferred.
• IET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and production of engineering drawings for water/wastewater projects.
• Review shop drawings for conformance and assist in report preparation.
• Perform engineering calculations and field observations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/C he mical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Wastewater Engineer to join our team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Lansing, MI. Your Role Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings for water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects. May supervise the production of these drawings. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications. Participates 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. Prepares assigned sections of reports working under the close review of an experienced professional. Participates on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications; assists in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observes relatively simple construction procedures; and collects samples for quality control testing. Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations. Performs engineering calculations. Performs field observations of construction where appropriate. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About You

EXPERIENCE: 0-2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field. Minimal experience is preferred of incumbents with a Bachelor's Degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to hiring discipline; no experience required with a Master's degree.

EDUCATION: Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.

• Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Experience with Excel and Power BI is preferred.

• Engineer-In-Training certification is preferred

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.

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• 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 and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include 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.

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.

Expected compensation range is between $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

Our Hiring Philosophy

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and our people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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