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Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer to join our Rail & Transit Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Under direct supervision, supports the delivery of engineering projects by applying foundational engineering principles to design, analysis, investigation, and project execution activities. In addition to technical assignments, the role provides significant support in process improvement, team operations, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities. The position helps improve project delivery efficiency through development of workflows, tools, procedures, and management systems while building technical and professional experience.

Your Role

Process Improvement & Team Operations:

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across project and team operations.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve workflows, templates, checklists, tracking tools, and standard operating procedures.
  • Assist with implementation of project delivery best practices and quality management processes.
  • Evaluate existing work processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, communication, and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintain team knowledge repositories, lessons learned, reference materials, and project management tools.
  • Support development of dashboards, metrics, and reporting mechanisms used for project and operational decision-making.
  • Assist supervisors and project managers in implementing process improvements across multiple projects and workstreams.
  • Support adoption of digital tools, automation solutions, and collaboration platforms that improve team performance.

Design, Analysis & Technical Execution:

  • Apply standard engineering practices and techniques to support design and technical deliverables.
  • Develop engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
  • Prepare assigned sections of technical reports, documentation, and graphical presentations under review.
  • Perform routine engineering calculations and data analysis using established methods and tools.
  • Support engineering investigations and planning activities by collecting, compiling, and analyzing relevant data.
  • Evaluate defined alternatives and contribute to feasibility assessments of engineering solutions.
  • Research site conditions, regulatory requirements, and design considerations to inform project work.

Project Planning & Delivery:

  • Develop materials to support permit applications and project documentation, including data collection and organization.
  • Participate in construction-related activities including observations, documentation, and progress tracking.
  • Support project managers and team leads by tracking project actions, deliverables, schedules, and follow-up items.
  • Assist with preparation of meeting materials, status reports, project dashboards, and coordination documents.
  • Support development and maintenance of team procedures, templates, workflows, and other tools that improve project delivery efficiency.
  • Assist with project and team administrative activities, including document management, meeting coordination, and maintaining project records.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Review shop drawings for general conformance with specifications under guidance from senior professionals.
  • Support quality control processes and ensure engineering work products comply with project requirements, standards, and established procedures.
  • Conduct field observations to gain understanding of construction methods and project execution.

Collaboration, Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Partner with technical professionals, managers, and project teams to complete assigned work.
  • Coordinate with technicians or other support roles on specific tasks or deliverables as assigned.
  • Interact with internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, external parties such as clients, regulatory contacts, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Support communications between project teams, clients, and company leadership by preparing meeting materials, presentations, summaries, and follow-up documentation.
  • Assist supervisors and project managers with coordination of team activities, resource planning efforts, and management reporting requirements.
  • Perform related duties that support business, project, or operating unit objectives,
Cities & development Project & Programme Management

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166794

Salary range

-

About You

  • EXPERIENCE:
    • 0-2 years of related professional experience.
  • EDUCATION:
    • Completion of Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
  • SPECIAL SKILLS:
    • Project coordination and organizational skills.
    • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

  • Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
  • Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
  • Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
  • Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
  • Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional Information


Expected compensation range is between $80,000 - $90,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to start your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

AtkinsRéalis believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other AtkinsRéalis employees and interacting with AtkinsRéalis clients including government property or ports.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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