Los Angeles, California, United States of America | Costa Mesa, California, United States of America | San Diego, California, United States of America
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
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there’s no limit to how brilliant you can be. It’s time to join a like‑minded team where you’ll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
