Senior Wastewater/Water Engineer

Job Description

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking a Senior Wastewater/Water Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA or Calverton, MD

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Responsible for leading engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection.
• Provides technical oversight of design staff and team members for water and wastewater pipeline (yard piping) and pump station projects.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines and be responsible for coordinating staffing/workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to manage the production and coordination of multiple projects concurrently.
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans and objectives.
• Mentor local project staff that are less experienced to help develop their professional growth.
• Perform other technical and managerial duties as needed.
• Establishes technical criteria on projects related to pump stations and reservoirs and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.
• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.
• Assists management in conducting project review audits involving pump station and reservoir projects.
• Establishes and disseminates, reviews and updates firmwide professional standards, guidelines and procedures, including computer utilization criteria, investigation and design procedures, and technical quality assurance review guidelines for application to project production.
• Coordinates with project leads to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area. Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies in the same technical field.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• Ideal candidate will have 10 years of progressive technical design experience within the consulting industry.
• Experience and interest in pursuing leadership opportunities within professional associations.
• Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations.
• Affiliation and active participation with organizations such as Water Environment Federation and American Water Works Association.
• Excellent speaking, presenting, and writing skills
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
• Special skills:
  • Strong technical background and experience in pump station and reservoir design.
  • Candidates must thrive in a team environment and have proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability.
  • Local, regional and/or national recognition as an industry leader with a publication record, engagement in national associations, and conference presentation experience a plus.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis 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, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $190,000 annually OR $62.00 - $91.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.