Central Atlantic Transportation Planning Group Lead

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transportation Planner or Engineer to join our team in Raliegh, NC as the Central Atlantic Transportation Planning Group Lead. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to build and expand our transportation planning and engineering services, particularly for clients such as the North Carolina DOT.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

As the Central Atlantic Planning Group Lead, you will spearhead transportation planning initiatives across the Central Atlantic region. This role involves leading and growing municipal and state transportation planning services, particularly in North Carolina. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on various planning studies, provide planning advice to engineering teams, and lead the development of scopes of work, as well as the development of documentation and reports. Your work will contribute to transformational transportation projects, including multi-use trails and paths, complete street projects, corridor improvements, safety improvements, and resiliency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the transportation planning team.
• Support other transportation and environmental planning and engineering teams regionally and nationally.
• Independently or collaboratively work with marketing teams, write successful proposals.
• Author technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Provide deliverables to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead effective engagement and communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Manage various transportation project developments, including planning, feasibility, and corridor studies.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, driving project pursuits and execution.
• Foster the growth of staff resources in North Carolina and collaborate with other offices nationwide.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field preferred, however will consider a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and policies.
• P.E. License or AICP certification desired.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedules  

• Group Insurance 

• Two Floating Holidays 

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 

• Pet Insurance  

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

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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 that supersedes state laws. 

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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