Sr Water / Wastewater Project Manager / Team Lead

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 Water / Wastewater Project Manager / Team Leader in Reno, NV . AtkinsRéalis has a well-established presence in the Reno area and is positioning for further expansion. This full-time position will involve contributing to project delivery, including planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and implementation for a variety of treatment plants, biosolids, pumping stations, and pipeline for private and municipal clients in the areas of water and wastewater in Reno, NV. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of projects, including PFAS and other emerging contaminants, technology / alternative evaluations, digester improvements, process improvements for water and wastewater treatment plants, water reuse, aquifer storage and recovery, and groundwater supply development.

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?

Develop technical engineering documents including reports, specifications, permits, cost estimates, and construction plans.

Develop scope, schedule, and budget and provide support to the marketing team for new pursuits.

Lead engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.

Organize and perform engineering assessments, investigations and planning work..

Perform quality control by checking calculations and reviewing design drawings to maintain high standards in the work produced.

Prepare material for reports, presentations, and permit applications, including gathering information, creating outlines, and / or preparing graphics.

Perform field observations of construction procedures and check performance and conformity with plans and specifications through field inspections.

Lead the design and development of plans and drawings, including development of preliminary layouts through to final drawings.

Contribute to the development of engineering design, specifications, calculations, prepare permit applications and write miscellaneous reports and technical memorandums.

Perform technical and quality control review of study, planning, and design documents. Coordinate work with project teams including other disciplines as required. Mentor junior level staff members.

Work closely with other areas of the company to develop marketing and business development strategies to target client and business opportunities in the northern Nevada area.

What will you contribute?

B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering. The typical incumbent has ten to fifteen years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, six of these working as a project manager.

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong technical writing and communications skills with proficiency in public speaking and delivering presentations.

Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Visit project sites if necessary.

Plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.

Process, pump station and treatment plant experience are required.

Experience with Civil 3D a plus.

P.E. license

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 $120,000 - $150,000 annually OR $57.000 - $72.00 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

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.