Senior Water Resources Engineer

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. 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis 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. 

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Additional information 

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

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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

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Worker Type

Job Type

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