Senior Water Resources/ Drainage Engineer

• Performs hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for floodplain mapping.
• Performs project design, sketching design concepts to be developed by junior engineers, CAD designers or technicians. 
• Plans and reviews the production of engineering drawings and specifications. 
• Plans and reviews the production of engineering investigations or planning work. 
• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution. 
• Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions. 
• Analyzes project dimension and scope, and prepares or oversees the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules and job budgets. 
• Coordinates work with project manager, and guides junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans. 
• Is responsible for quality control, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, and checking computations or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others. 
• May occasionally manage projects. 
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (preferably with a focus in Water Resources). M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Engineers with seven years of experience since B.S. or 6 years since M.S. Typical incumbent has ten to fourteen years of experience.

• P.E. license is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• DOT hydraulics experience required, NCDOT experience preferred.
• Good technical writing, computer, communication and organization/planning skills are required. 
• Experience and familiarity with the following programs and methodology is required: Microstation, Geopak drainage, HEC-RAS, SCS methodology, and the Rational Formula.
• Experience with the following programs is preferred but not necessary: GIS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, SWMM products, FlowMaster, and 2D modeling software. 

General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

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. Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.

Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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