Senior Water Resources Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Senior Water Resources Engineer – Henderson, NV
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Henderson, NV office. This position reports to the Water Resources Technical Manager and will provide professional expertise in flood control engineering and design.
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 and guide others on drafting and design of preliminary and final plans.
- Provide quality control and maintain quality standards, checking work performed by others.
- Occasionally manage projects.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
About You
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, with seven years’ experience since B.S. or six years’ experience since M.S.
- Understanding and competency of CADD (Autodesk and Micro Station).
- Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic design principles and applications in arid regions, preferably in Southern Nevada.
- Good technical writing, computer and verbal communication skills.
- May be eligible to receive project management training.
- P.E. license is required.
Rewards & Benefits
At Atkins
Réalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are the foundation of how we work. Depending on employment status, 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 and flexible work options. For a comprehensive benefits overview, please visit our benefits page.
About Atkins
Réalis
We are a world‑class engineering and technology organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers partners with clients to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
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