Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company 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 include 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 is seeking a Civil EIT – Utilities to join our Houston, TX office.
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.
AtkinsRéalis has an opening for a Civil EIT - Utilities to join our team in Houston, Austin, or the Dallas office.
Under supervision, performs routine engineering work while developing professional proficiency. On design assignments, work to learn how to clearly convey the design intent through engineering drawings and specifications. On assignments involving investigations and planning, work to learn the fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully to operating systems. On assignments involving construction activities, work to develop an understanding of construction methods and the translation of engineering drawings and specifications into the constructed product. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.
How will you contribute to the team?
Applies standard engineering practices and techniques in specific situations which may include the following:
- Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings. 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 the 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 a more experienced professional.
- Participates in 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.
- Performs data acquisition and evaluation, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
- Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outlines, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
- Utility relocation/ coordination for agencies i.e. TxDOT and municipalities.
- Identify and resolve utility conflicts including the development of a Utility Conflict Matrix.
- Developing existing and proposed utility layouts in MicroStation.
- Performs engineering calculations.
- Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
- Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.):
- Generally applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of somewhat diversified tasks requiring the use of analysis, interpretation, and deductive reasoning.
Decision-making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):
- Receives direct supervision on new aspects of assignments, exercising independent judgment on details of regular assignments, making preliminary selections, minor modifications, and adaptations of alternatives. May perform limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer, using prescribed methods.
Work direction given to others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):
- May give work direction or coordinate the work of technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.
What will you contribute?
Education and Experience:
- B.S. in Engineering. Minimal experience is required of incumbents with a bachelor’s degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to hiring discipline; no experience is required with a Master's degree.
Special skills:
- Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills. PC and CAD skills are required.
Professional registrations:
Competencies:
- General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.
Other:
- Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary. The job also requires the ability to assemble and analyze data.
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 help 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
Paid Family Leave
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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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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