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 National Wastewater Treatment Lead to join our team. This role can be located based out of one of our HUB office locations. These include, Atlanta GA, Orlando FL, Henderson NV, Austin or Houston TX, or Alexandria VA offices. This is a hybrid role (combination of work remotely and in office weekly). This individual will be the national technical leader for wastewater treatment projects. The focus of this role is to provide project management and technical leadership on major municipal wastewater projects across the US. 

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Primary responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver system/facility planning, process optimization and engineering for conventional and advanced wastewater treatment facilities, technical services for solids handling/biosolids facilities, effluent conversion to potable water, and related regulatory advisory services.
• Provides technical leadership on projects and strategic pursuits and select initiatives and providing technical mentorship to wastewater treatment engineers.
• Establishes technical criteria on projects related to wastewater treatment and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.
• Conducts quality control checks, reviews calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, performs site inspections and reviews, and conducts or oversees remedial design work.
• Designs and directs complex research efforts within the field of wastewater treatment. Defines scope and budget of projects, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing project assignments.
• Assists management in conducting project review audits involving wastewater treatment. Selects problems for investigation, developing novel approaches and solutions to technical problems.
• Develops exhibits, abstracts, presentations, and/or technical papers with Clients and internal staff for publication in technical journals and presentations at technical conferences, both national and local. Participates in the development and implementation of in-house technical project delivery programs and coordinates with staff managers to selectively involve and educate engineering staff in these in-house programs as well as in outside technical development opportunities (conferences, seminars, etc.)
• Provides technical leadership on projects, strategic pursuits and select initiatives. Defines and reviews scope and budget for wastewater projects. Coordinates with project leads to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area.
• Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within the wastewater treatment field. Performs such other duties as this role’s supervisor, the National Water Infrastructure Technical Director, may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• M.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited program, Ph.D. with an emphasis on biological wastewater treatment process is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state with ability to obtain license in other states in a timely manner (within 6 months of need arising) as projects dictate.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of progressive technical design experience within the consulting industry.
• Experience with biological process modeling and simulation software. Experience with biological process operation and troubleshooting. Experience and interest in pursuing leadership opportunities within professional associations.
• Experience with successful pursuit of projects and research grants related to biological wastewater treatment processes and technology.
• Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations. Affiliation and active participation with organizations such as Water Environment Federation.
• Excellent speaking, presenting, and writing skills. Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
• Candidates must thrive in a team environment and have proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability.
• Local, regional and/or national recognition as an industry leader with a publication record, engagement in national associations, and conference presentation experience a plus.
• Strong technical background and experience in wastewater treatment facilities.

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 $150,000 - $175,000 annually OR $72.00 - $84.00 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

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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.