Transportation Engineer or Planner

Job Description

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 Engineer or Planner to join our Raleigh, NC office (other surrounding locations may also be considered).

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?  

• Assist in the development and implementation of transportation plans, roadways, bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal systems, ensuring alignment with regional and statewide mobility goals and plans.

• Conduct research, data collection, and analysis related to transportation demand, traffic flow, and mobility patterns using various tools and software (e.g., travel demand modeling, GIS, etc.).

• Support transportation studies by preparing reports, forecasts, and technical documents that help inform project decision-making.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, communities, and private sector clients, and ensure project outcomes meet the needs of diverse populations.

• Participate in public engagement activities by attending meetings, workshops, and outreach events to gather input and communicate plans to the public.

• Analyze traffic operations, congestion management, and safety improvement measures, offering recommendations to enhance efficiency and safety across transportation networks. 

• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, such as environmental specialists and urban planners, to ensure the integration of transportation systems with broader land use and environmental planning goals.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Engineering or related field.

• 5 years’ experience since Bachelor's or four years since Master's.

• P.E. license or AICP certification 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 mat