SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business 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.
SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business was ranked as the world’s 11th largest global design firm by ENR in 2016 with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have 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.
Atkins is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented and highly motivated individual to assume a Senior Civil Engineer II position in our expanding Civil TPO Group in Henderson, NV.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
Under general direction of the Project Manager, provides technical expertise to the civil staff for diverse engineering activities on land development projects throughout the assigned area of responsibility. May function as lead designer or technical consultant. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct. Conducts quality control checks of engineering calculations, designs, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
JOB DUTIES
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Acts as the engineering / technical leader of land development projects.
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Provides high-level direction to the design team by being two or three steps in front of the design and production process so that potential design and scheduling issues and resource needs can be identified as soon as possible.
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Assists the project manager with forward planning and leadership.
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Functions as a senior land development team member, not a supervisor. Must lead the design team by example and mentor the less-experienced staff, and be able to delegate work to the appropriate team members.
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Has a thorough understanding of the criteria related to horizontal control, site grading and drainage, sanitary sewers, water main alignment design, storm systems, roadways, earthwork, ADA compliance, pavement markings, and signage.
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Possesses a strong familiarity with street and parking lot lighting, and traffic signalization.
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Must work effectively and coordinate efficiently with outside consultants including architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and landscape architects.
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Assists the project manager in preparing for client and/or review agency meetings by ensuring that appropriate exhibits, progress prints, backup data, etc. is assembled by the team. Attends such meetings as appropriate or necessary by the project manager.
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Shares experiences and insight with the design team to help the team produce deliverables that are sound and follow local design standards, criteria, guidelines and engineering practices.
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Must understand the scope of work defined by the contract, and monitor the budget with respect to completion of the work. Must have a sense of the task budgets so adjustments can be made appropriately if too much time is being spent to complete the tasks. Must recognize out-of-scope work and notify the project manager in a timely manner so extra work isn’t performed without authorization from the client.
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Can complete the conceptual design of different elements of a project, but also able to provide specific design assistance when warranted such as a pending due date.
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Defines scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing and executing project assignments.
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Selects problems for investigation, developing novel approaches and solutions to technical problems.
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Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, performing on-site inspections and reviews, and conducting or overseeing remedial design work.
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Prepares / reviews basis of design reports, design memos, construction specifications, and other project-related documents, when needed.
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Recommends changes or improvements to plans and programs.
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May function as the project manager for routine to semi-complex projects.
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Responsibilities may include budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination and resources allocation.
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Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time-to-time deem necessary.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Engineers with 7 years of experience since B.S. or 6 years since M.S. Typical incumbent has ten to fourteen years of engineering experience.
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Experience with local municipalities and agencies a plus.
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Experience working in Phoenix, AZ, and/or southern California a plus.
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Land development experience preferred, but not required.
SPECIAL SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Must be able to provide direction to, and manage, team(s) of CAD technician(s) and/or designer(s).
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Must be able to coordinate well with others, including other in-house structural, highway, and drainage design teams, water resources staff, landscape architects, surveyors, subconsultants, etc.
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Must have ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
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Must have ability to visit project sites, if necessary.
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Must have ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment.
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Must have ability to assemble and analyze data.
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Must have ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and select appropriate solutions.
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General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.
REWARDS PACKAGE
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.
Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:
http://careers.atkinsglobal.com/File.ashx?path=Root/Documents/north-america-welcome-new-employee/Equal_Opp_Stmt.pdf
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