Senior ITS Traffic Engineer

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company 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 include 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 Sr. ITS Traffic Engineer to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will require a minimum of 4 years of experience with ITS/Traffic Engineering and a PE license. The role will include support of the West Michigan Transportation Operations Center in Grand Rapids, in addition to other project work with the AtkinsRéalis ITS & Traffic team in Michigan.

This position will require to work at the Traffic Management Center between 2 to 3 days a week and the rest of the week remotely.

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?

• Provide direct, real-time support for tasks associated with traffic operations and management.
• Perform regular quality assurance activities to support the Transportation Operation Center's (TOC) performance.
• Deliver comprehensive and accurate reports to help communicate and track various transportation performance levels and roadway trends.
• Performs ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature.
• Conduct ITS / connected vehicle design, traffic operational and safety studies, traffic modeling, signal designs.
• Develops drawings for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings for transportation projects.
• Perform traffic impact studies for new developments.
• Conduct field activities such as traffic counts, traffic observations, and travel time studies.
• Design and Testing of a Completed and Operational ITS System, Including DMS, CSS, CTSS, and Traffic Detectors.
• Engage in Testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Engage ITS Architectures & Systems Engineering Process.
• Perform Data and Video Communications Networks and Systems Integration, Including Fiber Optic and Wireless Systems.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• This level may be achieved by Engineers with 4 years of experience since B.S. or 3 since M.S.
• Typical incumbent has fifteen to twenty years of experience.
• P.E. license is desired.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license preferred.
• Experience with testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Experience with ITS Architecture & Systems Engineering processes.
• Experience with Design, Deployment & Operation of ITS Technologies.
• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.
• Experience in use of traffic engineering software such as HCS, Synchro / Sim-Traffic, Vissim desired.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience required.

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 help 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 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
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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!

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