Highway Engineering Associate

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a a Highway Engineering Associate (Moving I-4 Forward) to join our team within the FDOT Corridors Program Office (CPO) located in Celebration, FL.

This is an embedded position reporting to the office 5 days per week. This position will assist the Moving I-4 Forward program, one of the highest-profile projects in the state! This position will work with a team of engineers at the CPO, FDOT, and others around the state to deliver this program.   

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?

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope. Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports 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.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent technical discipline with two years' experience since B.S. or one year since M.S. The typical incumbent has three to five years' experience since Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional Registrations: EIT is typically required.
• Proficiency with many of the following software programs. Good technical writing and communication skills.
• MicroStation, Open Roads Designer, 3D Modeling.
• GEOPAK and Inroads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• AutoTURN
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Technical writing.
• Familiar with FDOT design criteria, standard plans, and specifications.
• Familiar with AASHTO design criteria.
• Familiar with MUTCD.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong technical documentation skills; and personal computer proficiency.

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 STE