Transportation Planner/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 Transportation Planner or Engineer to join our Atlanta, GA office.   

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?

• This role offers an exciting opportunity to work together with a talented and diverse team to contribute to innovative transportation solutions for clients such as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and municipalities. The ideal candidate will support the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive transportation systems, including multimodal networks such as roadways, freight, public transportation, bicycle, pedestrian while addressing regional and statewide mobility and safety goals.
• As an integral member of the Atlanta Transportation Planning Group, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing transportation plans and designs that prioritize multimodal systems, ensuring alignment with regional and statewide mobility and safety goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, data collection, and performing analysis related to resiliency, carbon reduction strategies, emerging technologies, traffic operations, transportation demand, and mobility patterns using tools such as travel demand modeling and GIS.
• You will prepare reports, maps, traffic forecasts, and technical documents to support transportation studies and guide project decision-making. Collaborating with internal and external clients, you will work to ensure project outcomes address the needs of economic development and diverse populations. You will also involve in public outreach activities, including attending meetings, workshops, and events, to gather input and effectively communicate project plans.
• Additionally, you will have opportunities to analyze traffic operations, traffic forecasting, freight planning, congestion management strategies, and safety improvement measures, providing practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation networks. You will collaborate with environmental specialists, urban planners, and other professionals to integrate transportation systems with broader land use and environmental planning objectives.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field with graduate level studies preferred.
• AICP certification or PE license is desired.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field preferred or 2 years since Master’s.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools, such as GIS.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and policies.

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!

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:

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