Water Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Water Engineer to join our California Water Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA.  

Your Role

• Assist in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings for water resources and/or water infrastructure projects. May supervise the production of these drawings. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.
• Participate in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
• Prepare assigned sections of reports working under the close review of an experienced professional.
• Participate on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications; assists in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observes relatively simple construction procedures; and collects samples for quality control testing.
• Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.

About You

• EXPERIENCE:
  • 0-2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field.
• EDUCATION:
  • Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Experience with Excel and Power BI is preferred.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
  • Engineer-In-Training certification is preferred

Rewards & benefits

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.

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional 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.

About AtkinsRéalis 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. 

Find out more.  

Additional Information 

Expected compensation range is between $80,000 - $95,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to start 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.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.