Water Resources Design Engineer I

Stratus Team; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Hybrid work

Professional Licensing Support

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Water Resources team in Atlanta, GA. You will prepare detailed design drawings for water distribution systems, under licensed engineers, contributing to design accuracy, compliance, and project delivery.

You will manage multiple design tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and use Civil 3D and other design tools to produce construction documents from planning through permitting. 1–3 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including advanced features.
• Strong understanding of civil design principles, construction documentation, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings, plans, and models for municipal and private water distribution systems in accordance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Assist with analyzing stormwater management systems.
• Utilize advanced Civil 3D features and other design software to create and modify engineering drawings and plans.
• Conduct research on materials, codes, and regulations to support design efforts, ensuring compliance with laws and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to gather technical input and integrate various engineering systems into designs.
• Participate in project meetings, taking notes and providing updates on assigned tasks.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil design

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Water Resources team in Atlanta, GA. You will prepare detailed design drawings for water distribution systems, under licensed engineers, contributing to design accuracy, compliance, and project delivery.

You will manage multiple design tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and use Civil 3D and other design tools to produce construction documents from planning through permitting. 1–3 years of related experience preferred.