Transportation Planner or 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 motivated Transportation Planner or Engineer to join our growing team in Raleigh, NC. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative transportation solutions for clients such as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of comprehensive transportation systems, including roadways, bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal networks while addressing regional and statewide mobility goals.

How will you contribute to the team?  

As an integral member of the Central Atlantic Transportation Planning Group, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing transportation plans that prioritize roadways, bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal systems, ensuring alignment with regional and statewide mobility goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, data collection, and analysis related to transportation demand, traffic flow, and mobility patterns using tools such as travel demand modeling and GIS.

You will prepare reports, forecasts, and technical documents to support transportation studies and guide project decision-making. Collaborating with government agencies, communities, and private sector clients, you will work to ensure project outcomes address the needs of diverse populations. Your role will also involve participating in public outreach activities, including attending meetings, workshops, and events, to gather input and effectively communicate project plans.

Additionally, you will analyze traffic operations, congestion management strategies, and safety improvement measures, providing practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation networks. In this position, 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.
• 5 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field preferred or four years since Master’s
• Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools, such as VISSIM, VISSUM, TransModeler, and Synchro.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AICP certification or PE license is desired

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 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!  

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 

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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: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies