Principal Engineer

Atkinsréalis

The Role

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

  • hydraulic modelling
  • model verification
  • automation tools
  • optioneering
  • quality assurance
  • client liaison

Tasks

-Influence delivery teams to adopt smarter methods. -Liaise with clients on a daily basis. -Support recruitment and staff development. -Project & Team Management:Lead project teams and manage client relationships.Clarify expectations and outcome measures to ensure successful project delivery. -Technical Leadership:Supervise modellers in integrating hydraulic modelling (1D–2D) with engineering aspects.Train modellers to understand engineering constraints and opportunities for realistic model outputs.Review technical work including: Model build (1D–2D)Model verificationEvaluation and feasibility studiesOptioneering and outline design of solutions -Business Development:Support recruitment and staff development.Contribute to winning new work and expanding into new regions. -Train modellers to understand engineering constraints and opportunities for realistic model outputs. -Take accountability for high-standard deliverables. -Lead project teams and manage client relationships. -Innovation & Automation:Influence delivery teams to adopt smarter methods.Develop automation tools to improve efficiency and quality. -Clarify expectations and outcome measures to ensure successful project delivery. -Review technical work including: Model build (1D–2D)Model verificationEvaluation and feasibility studiesOptioneering and outline design of solutions -Implement robust review methods and maintain thorough documentation. -Build strong internal and external relationships through value addition. -Quality Assurance:Take accountability for high-standard deliverables.Implement robust review methods and maintain thorough documentation. -Model verification -Supervise modellers in integrating hydraulic modelling (1D–2D) with engineering aspects. -Contribute to winning new work and expanding into new regions. -Optioneering and outline design of solutions -Client EngagementLiaise with clients on a daily basis.Build strong internal and external relationships through value addition. -Develop automation tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Requirements

  • infoworks icm
  • hec‑ras
  • 12 years
  • chartered
  • bachelor’s
  • communication

What You Bring

-Flexible and adaptable to new challenges as per business needs. -Minimum 12 years in hydraulic design or modelling. -ExperienceMinimum 12 years in hydraulic design or modelling. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:Civil EngineeringWater ResourcesEnvironmental EngineeringGeology or Geography -Strong communication and writing skills. -MicroDrainage or similar tools -Preferably chartered or close to attending chartership interview with institutions such as ICE or CIWEM. -Soft Skills:Strong communication and writing skills.Self-motivated, assertive, and capable of working under pressure.Flexible and adaptable to new challenges as per business needs. -InfoWorks ICM -Model build (1D–2D) -Self-motivated, assertive, and capable of working under pressure. -EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in:Civil EngineeringWater ResourcesEnvironmental EngineeringGeology or Geography -Proficient in:InfoWorks ICMMapInfoQGISSewerGEMSHEC-RASMicroDrainage or similar tools -Professional Accreditation:Preferably chartered or close to attending chartership interview with institutions such as ICE or CIWEM. -Technical Skills:Proficient in:InfoWorks ICMMapInfoQGISSewerGEMSHEC-RASMicroDrainage or similar tools

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