Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Senior Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer

Gi · TYLin

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager to join the New York Water team. The Senior Engineer will support the design and implementation of innovative water, wastewater, and climate resiliency infrastructure projects in the New York region. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Program Director to manage the planning, design, and construction of these projects. Projects may include combined sewer conveyance/storage, real-time control smart sewers, and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Planning and Engineering design and consulting oversight for complex assignments, including conditions assessments, project site visits, report preparation, process mechanical and hydraulic calculations, utility plans, technical specifications, cost estimating, and understanding community impacts.
  • Preparation of design and construction documents for wastewater and water facilities, climate resiliency projects, and conveyance/treatment projects.
  • Review of engineering designs, bid packages, RFPs, and Statements of Work prepared by others, as part of a program management role.
  • Active leadership in assignments as a member of a team, including peer mentorship of design and consulting staff. 
  • Periodically working onsite at client (Utility) water/wastewater facilities to collaborate alongside the facility operations and maintenance staff.
  • Support management of grant writing and funding procurement for infrastructure and community projects.
  • Actively engage in business development and growth opportunities for new clients and projects/programs under the Water Sector, Infrastructure Equity Practice, and Water Advisory Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

  • Education: minimum of a B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience: minimum 10+ years’ experience in water and wastewater design/engineering – performing studies, design, and construction services for municipal clients.
  • Demonstrated experience developing designs and construction contract documents for complex infrastructure projects.
  • Certifications, Licenses: Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, or working towards licensure, preferred.
  • Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
  • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
  • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
  • Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $101,600 - $152,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. #LI-Onsite

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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