Sr 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 Austin, TX.

Our teams are currently delivering exciting, nationally important and industry-leading infrastructure projects, including roadways, toll facilities, transit, sustainable solutions, and transportation technology projects. The role of technology and the benefits it can unlock for our transportation clients continues to be an exciting growth area for Atkins, and in response to this, we are developing new technical solutions to meet the challenges and opportunities provided by intelligent mobility.

About us

AtkinsRealis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRealis 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. AtkinsRealis 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?

• Perform ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature.
• Perform Quality Control checks on drawings for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, traffic control, lighting, and ITS for transportation projects.
• Review project submittals, including conceptual, preliminary, and final ITS plans. Confirm compliance with state and federal design criteria and standards. Record review comments and confirm compliance to comments with responses and subsequent submittals.
• Assist in performing post-design oversight such as shop drawing reviews and construction requests for information.
• Experience with Testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Experience with Design, Deployment & Operation of ITS Technologies.
• Perform basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management, and marketing assistance.
• Participate in proposals and business development activities.
• Prepare staff hour estimates and review scopes of services prior to negotiations for original contracts and supplemental agreements.
• Expected to take the lead in project-specific teams and manage projects and tasks.
• Contribute expertise in advanced concepts and techniques to solve unconventional problems.
• Research feasibility of alternative approaches, technology capabilities, ITS deployments’ best practices, and cost benefits.
• Collaborates in the design and development of ITS concepts, including gaps analysis, technology review and selection, operational concepts development and communication, specification development, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards.
• Coordinate with internal project staff, subconsultants, and clients.
• Facilitate engagement with public and agency stakeholders.
• Present to clients and key stakeholders in a professional, responsive, and client-focused manner.
• Provide leadership, direction, technical guidance, and function as a mentor to technical professionals to assist in their training and development.
• Strong project and schedule management skills, organizational skills, commercial awareness, and financial control.
• Positive and practical with experience of managing resources, mentoring, and inspiring teams to exceed client expectations. Maintain and develop excellent professional relationships which can secure repeat business.
• Provides consultation and advice throughout the company on matters within area of ITS and Traffic Engineering expertise.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients and colleagues. Excellent spoken and written English.

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 seven years of experience since B.S. or 6 years since M.S.
• Two (2) years’ experience in ITS Design and Construction desired.
• P.E. license is required.
• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license a plus.
• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.
• Experience with Bluebeam preferred.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products 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 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 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
• Paid Family Leave
• 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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