Water Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emerge program

Tuition reimbursement

Employer‑matched 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance and disability benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an entry-level Water Engineer to join our Water Team in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC. You will work on national and international projects, applying standard engineering techniques and preparing reports under supervision.

We offer mentorship, training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support early-career professionals. This role provides growth within a global engineering network and exposure to diverse water projects.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years of professional experience in a related technical field.
• EDUCATION: Completion of bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: PC skills required. Knowledge and experience in the listed software is desired but not required.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: E.I. or EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques and criteria in diversified tasks.
• Prepare assigned sections of reports under close review.
• Perform data acquisition and analysis and research design approaches.
• Prepare material for reports and permit applications and graphic presentations.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Conduct field observations of construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited college/university

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

HEC-HMS

WaterGEMS

SWMM

Infoworks ICM

HEC-RAS

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Engineer to join our Water Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC. Great opportunity be part of a thriving team of young engineers and to work on national and international projects.

Your role

• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of somewhat diversified tasks requiring the use of analysis, interpretation, and deductive reasoning.
• Prepare assigned sections of reports working under the close review of an experienced professional.
• Perform data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
• Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing outlines, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.
• Perform 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.
• EDUCATION: Completion of bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: PC skills required. Knowledge and experience in the use of the following software desired but not required: ArcGIS, Microstation, AutoCad, HEC-HMS, WaterGEMS, SWMM, Infoworks ICM and HEC-RAS.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: E.I. or EIT 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. 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 $70,000 - $80,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.