Senior Engineer - Water Resources

Prepare civil/site and utility design plans for public sector projects, including: Water distribution systems Sanitary sewer collection systems Pump stations and related infrastructure (as applicable) Utility relocations and coordination Site grading, drainage, and stormwater management

Water distribution systems

Sanitary sewer collection systems

Pump stations and related infrastructure (as applicable)

Utility relocations and coordination

Site grading, drainage, and stormwater management

Develop plan sets, profiles, details, and technical drawings for construction documents

Perform design calculations and support preparation of technical specifications

Coordinate permitting requirements and agency standards for public infrastructure projects

Support project managers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget

Coordinate with internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders

Participate in client and agency meetings, including design reviews and utility coordination meetings

Support field investigations and construction-phase services as needed

Lead and mentor junior engineering staff and CAD designers

Review work products for quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards

Guide design approaches, drafting standards, and best practices

Assist with workload planning and task delegation within project teams

Prepare full plan sets independently, including: Base mapping and layout Alignments and profiles Utility plan and profile sheets Grading and drainage sheets Erosion and sediment control plans Construction details and notes

Base mapping and layout

Alignments and profiles

Utility plan and profile sheets

Grading and drainage sheets

Erosion and sediment control plans

Construction details and notes

Maintain organized design files and support QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)

7+ years of progressive experience in civil/site and utility infrastructure design

Significant experience delivering public sector projects, including water and wastewater system design

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required)

Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior staff

Ability to prepare plans and construction documents independently with minimal oversight

Strong understanding of civil engineering design standards, permitting, and plan production workflows

Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with project stakeholders

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)

MicroStation experience is a plus

Experience with municipal clients, counties, water authorities, and/or state agencies

Familiarity with Georgia standards and agency review processes (GDOT, local municipalities, etc.)

Experience with construction administration support and responding to RFIs/submittals

Why you’ll love Stratus

A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success

Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize

Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing

We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves

Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents

401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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