ITS/Traffic Engineer

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineer to join our ITS/Traffic Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Raleigh, NC.  

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support NCDOT’s Rail Division Signals Unit with tasks such as preparation of rail signals crossing plans, review of railroad-produced construction estimates, coordination with railroad personnel, on-site field reviews and inspections, among others.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies, which may include railroad crossings safety studies, intersection studies, corridor studies, sight distance studies, and road safety audits. Tasks include crash analysis, site visits to collect field data, traffic modeling with Synchro/SIDRA, intersection control evaluations, countermeasure identification, application of appropriate crash modification factors, benefit-cost analysis, and safety project proposals.
• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings regarding Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design and Traffic studies. Specifically, our work includes traffic signal design, fiber optic communications cable routing and splicing, utility coordination, signing and pavement marking design, traffic safety studies, railroad crossing safety, traffic modeling, and more.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
• Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.
• Provides engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; prepares records and progress reports defining construction progress; observes construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional and evaluates the results from quality control testing.
• Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Contributes to the development of specifications and permit applications and develops miscellaneous reports. Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost and material quantity estimates.
• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings created by others.
• Coordinates with other disciplines as required. Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
• Performs other such duties deemed necessary by the supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years of experience
• EDUCATION: B.S. in Engineering. Minimal experience is required of incumbents with a bachelor’s degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to hiring discipline; no experience required with a Master's degree.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Some CAD skills, mainly Microstation and/or OpenRoads Designer desired.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: E.I. or EIT desired

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and 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!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work.

As a 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 include competitive salaries; 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); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.

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. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

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

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.

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