Insights Four little-known facts about the USA's transportation market

It’s an exciting time to work in the American transportation market. 2021 saw increased spending on America’s transportation market infrastructure, with 41% of federal infrastructure funds going towards highway transportation. A further 19% was allocated to light rail and mass transit. 

As a result, there are more opportunities for highway engineers, project engineers, and project managers, all of whom are integral to transportation infrastructure. For instance, roadway engineering jobs and transportation engineering jobs are some of the fastest growing careers in US transportation. 

There are some exciting projects on the horizon – but first, here are some lesser-known facts about the transportation market in the US. 

AtkinsRéalis’ exciting transportation projects

Now that you know some new facts, let’s take a look at some of the new transportation projects launching across the country. We are a leading global company that provides engineering, procurement, and construction services and are a leader in the USA. 

Here are just a few of AtkinsRéalis’ transportation projects.

The Purple Line

This new light rail transit line will connect Bethesda and New Carrollton, Maryland. It’s a 16.2-mile line with a total of 21 stations and platforms and will help to ease the congestion along the Capital Beltway. 

The El Paso Streetcar Project

This 4.8-mile streetcar project revitalizes a 1950s-era streetcar that used to connect El Paso City and neighboring Mexico. This is an exciting project that will bring back a sense of pride and heritage to the area. 

Project Neon – Interstate widening

AtkinsRéalis is working on Project Neon, the largest public works project to ever take place in Nevada, widening 3.7 miles of Interstate 15 (I-15) in downtown Las Vegas. As traffic is expected to double by 2035, this will improve a critical section of Nevada highway.

Is a career in transportation infrastructure right for you?

With an eye to the future and lots of exciting opportunities, transport planning jobs and project management jobs are in more demand than ever. Now is the time to start looking for careers in the dynamic and increasingly inclusive field of transportation infrastructure. 

Start by browsing transportation jobs with AtkinsRéalis, and apply for available jobs in the USA. To keep up with new postings and find the right opportunities, sign up to the talent community.