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Senior Transportation Planner or Engineer

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Overview

AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic and highly motivated Senior Transportation Planner or Engineer in Denver, Colorado to help us grow our transportation planning expertise. Our team works on a diverse range of high-profile projects throughout Colorado and other states. In this role, you will help us deliver projects for local municipalities, state DOT's, and federal clients at both a local and national level.

Your role

The successful candidate will lead technical elements of transportation planning studies and provide expertise in transportation modeling for corridor and environmental studies in accordance with FHWA processes. Experience with traffic modeling software, such as Transmodeler, VISSIM, and/or Aimsun, along with knowledge of corridor and environmental study processes is required for this role. This individual must have the technical expertise to lead modeling components of corridor analyses, present results to clients and incorporate feedback, lead the production of technical reports, and coordinate with internal project teams and junior staff. The role may also involve a variety of other transportation planning studies, and may also include project management, proposal preparation, and business development activities.

  • Acts as technical lead on transportation planning projects directing junior staff.
  • Provides guidance and oversight to multi-disciplinary teams, including providing guidance on technical analysis, report documentation, alternatives analysis, and modeling efforts.
  • May manage transportation planning projects.
  • Assists with analysis and preparation of reports, such as feasibility and corridor studies, traffic impact analyses, multi-modal projects, and safety projects.
  • Is proficient at using modeling software such as TransModeler, Aimsun, and/or Vissim, as well as Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and/or IHSDM to develop project solutions.
  • Provides quality control reviews for work performed by others.
  • Coordinates with clients and leads client meetings.
  • Writes project proposal components, develops scopes of work, and compiles fee estimates.
  • Supports business development efforts by meeting with current and potential clients.
Transportation Engineering

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-144635

Salary range

-

About you

  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or related field.
  • Have a Professional Registration in your field of practice, e.g., P.E. or AICP, with a preferred certification of PTOE and/or RSP.
  • Display strong technical writing and verbal communications skills.
  • Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Be willing to mentor and guide junior staff.
  • Be dynamic and passionate about the transportation planning field.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record in applying a range of relevant analytical techniques to meet varying client / project requirements on a diverse range of projects.
  • Have good organizational, communication, time, and budget management skills.
  • Manage and work on various projects of various sizes concurrently.
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.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis 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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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $165,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand 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.

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