Water Resources Project Director

SNC-Lavalin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Resources Project Director in Austin, Texas, where your expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling will drive impactful water-related projects. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, develop client relationships, and lead diverse project teams. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this organization fosters a culture of collaboration and professional growth. Embrace the chance to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Group Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement plan

Learning and development programs

Floating Holidays

Inclusive culture of Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• P.E. license required for project management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and peer reviews for water-related projects.
• Manage project teams and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Management

Analytical Skills

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

InfoWorks ICM

XPSWMM

Job description

Job Description

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Austin, Texas office as a Water Resources Project Director. The selected candidate will provide oversight for a variety of water-related projects involving 1D and 2D hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for urban drainage analysis, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, closed conduit and open channel design, and asset management. This individual must be competent in performing water resources engineering work and demonstrate a broad knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design methods. The selected candidate will have demonstrated success in managing the technical and financial aspects of large projects and have strong leadership and people/client skills. Candidate will be expected to prepare proposals, market existing and potential clients, and help represent AtkinsRéalis in the community.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Prepare technical reports in support of projects and provides peer reviews of reports prepared by others.
• Serve as a mentor to junior engineers to assist in their training and career development.
• Must be comfortable developing new opportunities with existing clients as well as identifying new clients and contract opportunities.
• Support business development and marketing efforts.
• Actively pursue new project opportunities by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.
• Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in civic and professional organizations and encourage staff to do the same.
• Prepare scopes of work and cost proposals for a wide range of opportunities with input for various water resources practitioners and disciplines.
• Apply technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams on conventional and unconventional projects.
• Assemble technical data and write reports. Excellent writing skills are a must.
• Prepare project work plan, scope, schedule and budget, and communicate these to project team members; monitor/manage project production for compliance with schedule, budget and quality objectives. Monitor reports and schedules to ensure appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects, and to communicate project progress/status to senior management.
• Operations Management: Review financial performance of projects being produced and/or managed within the area of responsibility; assist managers in proactively identifying potential problem projects to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction; Monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the area of responsibility; Review project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects; Assist managers in resolving problems concerning work with other work units.
• Consistently exercise own judgment and provide guidance to others.

What will you contribute?

• B.S./B.A. or M.S. in Engineering; M.S. or graduate level coursework preferred but not required. Typical incumbent has 16+ years of experience.
• Proven analytical skills, technical writing, computer and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills; good public speaking ability; willingness to manage projects financially.
• Experience using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Experience with ArcGIS, and modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, and XPSWMM is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Greater Austin area is strongly desired; experience with the Texas Water Development Board is a definite plus.
• Prior project management experience required.
• Prior small-team personnel management experience required.
• P.E. license is required.
• Ability to work under the pressure of multiple projects.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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