Senior Traffic Engineer

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 Traffic Engineer to join our growing team based out of Raleigh, NC. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative traffic solutions for our client, The N.C. Department of Transportation Operations Center (STOC).

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?

• Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables. Duties usually include the following:

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings regarding ITS design and Traffic studies.

• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.

• Support the development of planned/unplanned events, traffic data, road geometrics, construction plans, and other inputs to understand and plan for traffic impacts and mitigation strategies.

•  Develop and maintain response plans and other resources to support traffic operations.

• Interface with construction project stakeholders and provide regular support related to the management and operations of major work zones.

• Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and maps. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.

• Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.

• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.

• Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports and dashboards (PowerBI, Excel, Word) 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 writes 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 performed by others.

• Coordinates with other disciplines as required. Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.

• A high degree of analytical skills that analyze and consolidate data into meaningful metrics and report KPIs (key performance indicators) to the client.

• Proficient in code and program languages (Python, Power BI, JSON) to deliver reports and analysis.

• Project manage smaller-scale projects and tasks.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with four years’ experience since B.S.; three years’ experience since M.S.; Incumbents typically have six to ten years’ since Bachelor’s degree.

• Good technical writing, analytical and communications skills. 

• P.E. license is required.

What we offer at Atkins:

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!

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