Stratus Team LLC

Oct 14, 2026

Senior Engineer - Water Resources

HybridUnited States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Cincinnati, Ohio, United States · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Richmond, Virginia, United States

About the opportunity

About Stratus

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Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

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We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Civil/Site with strong public sector

experience to support and lead the design of civil/site and utility

infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on water and wastewater system design.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can independently prepare

plans, lead junior staff, and coordinate with project managers, clients, and

agency stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly proficient in

AutoCAD Civil 3D, comfortable working on complex site/utility projects, and

capable of producing complete construction documents with minimal oversight.

MicroStation experience is a plus, and a PE is preferred.

Responsibilities

CIVIL/SITE & UTILITY DESIGN

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

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

PROJECT EXECUTION & COORDINATION

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

TEAM LEADERSHIP

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

INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION

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

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

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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 stratusteam.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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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