Principal Engineer

Atkinsréalis

The Role

Overview

Lead hydraulic modelling projects for wastewater systems, managing teams and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • hydraulic modelling
  • model review
  • automation tools
  • project management
  • client liaison
  • quality assurance

Tasks

-Liaise with clients on a daily basis. -Take accountability for high-standard deliverables by adopting various check/review methods and documentation practices. -Review technical work including model build, verification, evaluation, feasibility, optioneering, and outline design. -Build strong internal and external client relationships through value addition. -Train modellers to understand engineering constraints and opportunities to ensure realistic model outputs. -Support recruitment, staff development, and business growth in new regions. -Clarify expectations and outcome measures to meet client requirements and deliver successful projects. -Supervise modellers in integrating hydraulic modelling (1D–2D) with engineering aspects. -As a Wastewater Modeller, you will manage a diverse range of sewerage-related projects that deliver sustainable benefits to communities and the environment for both public and private sector clients. -Influence delivery teams to adopt smarter methods by developing automation tools and ensuring high quality. -Manage the project team and client relationships.

Requirements

  • infoworks icm
  • qgis
  • hec-ras
  • 12+ yrs
  • chartered
  • civil eng

What You Bring

-Strong communication and writing skills. -Flexible and adaptable to new or challenging work as per business requirements. -Minimum 12 years of experience in hydraulic design or modelling. -In-depth knowledge or experience with tools such as InfoWorks ICM, MapInfo, QGIS, SewerGEMS, HEC-RAS, MicroDrainage, or similar. -Self-motivated, assertive, and capable of working under pressure. -Preferably fully chartered or close to undergoing the chartership interview with a recognized institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM). -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Geography.

The Company

About Atkinsréalis

-Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup. -A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments. -A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environment

Education

Aerospace

Security

Defence

Communications

Infrastructure

Transportation

Buildings

Nuclear

Energy