General Civil Engineer at Atkins North America, Inc. in Henderson, Nevada

Job Description:

Job Description

General Civil Engineer

Why join us?

Are you stuck at a company with no real opportunity or variety as a new civil engineer?  Atkins seeks an energetic Civil Engineer to join our Henderson, NV Civil Engineering Group.  Our civil engineers do it all – grading, site plans, roads, utilities, stormwater.  They work on local, state and federal projects that include small, medium and large planning, design-bid-build, and design-build projects.  Our civil engineers work on, and may travel to, federal projects throughout the US, as well as Europe and the Middle East.  They also work with other civil engineering groups in numerous offices across the US.  Come join Atkins, where opportunities abound.

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins 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. Atkins 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?

Applies standard engineering practices and techniques in specific situations which may include the following:

• Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings. May supervise the production of these drawings. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.


• Participates 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.


• Prepares assigned sections of reports working under the close review of a more experienced professional.


• Participates 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 collect samples for quality control testing


• Performs data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.


• Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.


• Performs engineering calculations.


• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.

Special Skills

• Ability to work on civil engineering projects consisting of construction plans, specifications, and/or design calculations.


• Experience with roadways, site design, sanitary sewers, water distribution systems, storm drain facilities, site grading, stormwater management, earthwork, ADA/PROWAG compliance, and/or pavement markings & signage is preferred.


• Conduct periodic site visits, responses to RFI’s, shop drawing review, and more.


• Ability and willingness to work on private, municipal, state and federal projects.


• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.


• Experience working with local agencies within the Las Vegas Valley is preferred.


• AutoCAD and Civil 3D knowledge and understanding required.


• ProjectWise and Bluebeam knowledge and understanding is preferred.


• SharePoint and MS Project knowledge and understanding are a plus.

Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering.


• 2 to 5 years experience

Professional Registrations

• E.I. or EIT (or ability to obtain within 12 months) is required.

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes




• Competitive salary




• Flexible work schedules




• Group Insurance




• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)




• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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