Senior FEMA Water Resources Engineer/ Lead Project Manager

Job Description

Why join us?

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins 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.

Atkins 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.

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated project manager to join our Water Resources Group as a FEMA Water Resources Engineer / Lead Project Manager.

This position can be based out of any of US hub offices including : Atlanta, Denver, Austin, Kansas City or Raleigh, and others.

How will you contribute to the team?

A strong candidate for this role will possess full competency in conventional water resources engineering work, bring a broad understanding of drainage and stormwater concepts and have proven leadership skills.

This individual must be competent in the project management of FEMA, CTP, DOT and municipal projects, with an emphasis on hydrologic / hydraulic analyses and design methods and techniques.

The ideal candidate is able to manage multiple projects and multi-faceted design teams concurrently. Project work will include stormwater, roadway and utility design and complex hydrologic / hydraulic analysis and design projects.

Successful candidates will provide technical oversight to senior and junior staff and work collaboratively with other departments to complete projects in a timely manner.

The candidate will also assist in preparing project proposals and creating and delivering presentations to existing and potential clients.

Deep familiarity with CADD software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD and MicroStation and ORD is required. GIS experience associated with water resources and storm sewer analysis is preferable.

Strong candidates are able to independently make sound engineering decisions, develop design plans, write design specifications and prepare technical reports.

Job Duties

• Project manager for multiple projects. Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.
• Plans, schedules, billings and reports, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Performs preliminary engineering design and / or reviews the design and drafting work of junior engineers, designers or drafters.
• Works with external clients at progress meetings and throughout project to meet client needs, project schedules, goals and deadlines.
• Prepares cost and man-hour estimates, job budgets and schedules.
• Performs quality control and guidance of junior staff related to hydrologic / hydraulic designs or methods.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of final plans and design reports and submits them for approval.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of hydrologic / hydraulic models and modeling reports and submits them for approval.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• Proficiency in hydrology, hydraulics, and ArcGIS is required.
• 3+ years of technical experience preferred.

What we offer at Atkins :

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes :

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group 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

Salary Range $77,607 -$129,347

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

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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